Unit 7 Flashcards
FAC/FACT/FIC
to make, do
Latin
FACERE, FACTUM
Proficient, Factotum, Facsimile, Facile
Proficient
Adjective Skilled at; highly knowledgeable of Latin syn: able ant: unskilled
Factotum
noun
An assistant who does a variety of jobs
Latin
Facsimile
noun A copy or imitation Latin Syn. Reproduction Ant. Original
Facile
Adjective Too simplistic or easy from Latin Syn. Shallow Ant. Complex
PON/POUND
To put, to place, to arrange.
Latin
PONERE, POSITUM
Expound, proponent
Expound
Verb
To play or discuss in detail
Latin
Syn. Clarify
Proponent
Noun One who argues in favor of; supporter Latin Syn. Advocate Ant. Critic
STRUCT/STRUE
To build
Latin
STRUERE, STRUCTUM
Infrastructure, construe, constructive
Infrastructure
Noun
The basic framework of a building or a system
Latin
Construe
Verb To interpret or analyze something in a particular way Latin Syn. Understand Ant. Mix up
Constructive
Adjective Having a positive effect; helpful Latin Syn. Useful Ant. Harmful
STIT/STAT
To stand
Latin
STARE, STATUS
Destitute, Restitution, Stature
Destitute
Adjective Having no money; poor Latin Syn. Penniless Ant. Prosperous
Restitution
Noun
Payment for an injury; compensation
Latin
Syn. Amends
Stature
Noun
Level of achievement or authority; standing
Latin
Syn. Rank