Unit 7 Flashcards
Fac/Fact/Fic
Latin. To make, do
Proficient, Factotum, Facsimile, Facile
Proficient
Adj. Skilled at; highly knowledgable of
Root: Fac/Fact/Fic
Syn. Able
Ant. Unskilled
Factotum
N. an assistant who does a variety of jobs
Root: Fac/Fact/Fic
Syn.multitasker
Ant.Specialist
Facsimile
N. a copy or imitation
Root: Fac/Fact/Fic
Syn.Reproduction
Ant.Original
Facile
Adj. too simplistic or easy
Root: Fac/Fact/Fic
Syn.Shallow
Ant.Complex
Pon/Pound
Latin. To put, to place, to arrange
Expound, Proponent,
Expound
V. To explain or discuss in detail
Root: Pon/Pound
Syn.Clarify
Ant.Complicate
Proponent
N. one who argues in favor of; supporter
Root: Pon/Pound
Syn.Advocate
Ant.Critic
Struct/Strue
Latin. To build
Infrastructure, Construe, Constructive
Infrastructure
N. the basic framework of a building or system
Root: Struct/Strue
Syn.Foundation
Ant.Decoration
Construe
V. To interpret or analyze something in a particular way
Root: Struct/Strue
Syn. Understand
Ant. Mix up
Constructive
Adj. having a positive effect; helpful
Root: Struct/Strue
Syn. Useful
Ant. Harmful
Stit/Stat
Latin. To stand
Destitute, Restitution, Stature
Destitute
Adj. Having no money; poor
Root:Stit/Stat
Syn. Penniless
Ant. Prosperous
Restitution
N. payment for an injury; compensation
Root: Stit/Stat
Syn.Amends
Ant.Revenge
