Unit 7 Flashcards
Proficient
Adj. Skilled at; highly knowledge of
Teresa is a proficient harpist, but she’s also a wonderful piano player.
Syn: able Ant: unskilled
Factotum
N. An assistant who does a variety of jobs
In my role as a office factotum, I served coffee, made copies, called clients, and balanced the company checkbook.
Facsmile N
N. A copy or imitation
The art dealer produced a facsmile of the painting that could hardly be distinguished from the original.
Syn: reproduction Ant: original
Facile
Adj. Too simplistic or easy
The books facile explanation of complex scientific principals will leave readers feeling unsatisfied.
Syn: shallow Ant: complex
Expound
V. To explain or discuss in detail
We listened to the police chief expound upon the new traffic regulations.
Syn: clarify
Proponent
N. One who argues in favor of; supporter
Is the governor a proponent of stricter gun control?
Syn: advocate Ant: critic
Infrastructure
N. The basic framework of a building or a system
The council discussed improvements to the infrastructure of the country tax program.
Construe
V. To interpret or analyze something in a particular way.
Alton construed Cindy’s thoughtful silence as a rejection of his proposal.
Syn: understand Ant; mix up
Constructive
Adj. Having a positive effect; helpful
Matt tried to provide constructive, but honest, advice to his coworkers.
Syn: useful Ant; harmful
Destitute
Adj. Having no money; poor
When my friends found themselves destitute and facing a harsh winter, they turned to me for help.
Syn: penniless Ant: prosperous
Restitution
N. Payment for an injury, compensation
After Greg got food poisoning, he sued the restaurant for restitution.
Syn: amends
Stature
N. Level of achievement or authority; standing
If you want to improve your stature in the company, try working longer hours.
Syn: rank
