Unit 7

Question 1

Fac/Fact/fic

Answer 1

Latin. To make to do.

Question 2

Proficient

Answer 2

Adj. skilled at; highly knowledgable.
Root: fic
Syn: able
Ant: unskilled

Question 3

Factotum

Answer 3

Noun. An assistant who does a variety of jobs.
Root: fac
Syn:
Ant.

Question 4

Facsimile

Answer 4

Noun. A copy or imitation.
Root: fac
Syn: reproduction
Ant: original

Question 5

Facile

Answer 5

Adj. Too simplistic or easy.
Root: fac
Syn: shallow
Ant: complex

Question 6

Pon/Pound

Answer 6

Latin. To put, to place, to arrange.

Question 7

Expound

Answer 7

Verb. To explain or discuss in detail.
Root: pound
Syn: clarify
Ant:

Question 8

Proponent

Answer 8

Noun. One who argues in favor of; supporter.
Root: Pon
Syn: advocate
Ant: critic

Question 9

Struct/Strue

Answer 9

Latin. To build.

Question 10

Infrastructure

Answer 10

Noun. The basic framework of a building or structure.
Root: struct
Syn:
Ant:

Question 11

Construe

Answer 11

Verb. To interpret or analyze something in a particular way.
Root: Strue
Syn: understand
Ant: mix up

Question 12

Constructive

Answer 12

Adj. having a positive effect, helpful.
Root: struct
Syn: useful
Ant: harmful

Question 13

Stit/Stat

Answer 13

Latin. To stand.