Unit 7 Flashcards
Fac/fact/fic
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Latin: to make, do
Proficient
Adj. skilled at, highly knowledgable of
Syn- able
Ant- unskilled
Factotum
N. an assistant who does a variety of jobs
Facsimile
N. a copy or imitation
Syn- shallow
Ant- complex
Facile
Adj. too simplistic or easy
Syn- shallow
Ant- complex
Pon/pound
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Latin- to put, to place, to arrange
Expound
V. To explain or discuss in detail
Syn- clarify
Proponent
N. one who argues in favor of; supporter
Syn- advocate
Ant- critic
Struct/strue
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Latin- to build
Infrastructure
N. the basic framework of a building or system
Construe
V. To interpret or analyze something in a particular way
Syn- understand
Ant- mix up
Constructive
Adj- having a positive effect, helpful
Syn- useful
Ant- harmful
Stit/stat
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Latin- to stand
Destitute
Adj- having no money, poor
Syn- penniless
Ant- prosperous
Restitution
N. payment for an injury, compensation
Syn- amends