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Units 7-8 Flashcards

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FAC/FACT/FIC

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to make, do

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Proficient

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Adjective - skilled at; highly knowledge of

Syn. - able
Ant. - unskilled

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Factotum

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Noun - an assistant who does a variety of jobs

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Facsimile

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Noun - a copy or imitation

Syn. - reproduction
Ant. - original

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Facile

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Adjective - too simplistic or easy

Syn. - shallow
Ant. - complex

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PON/POUND

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to put, to place, to arrange

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Expound

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Verb - to explain or discuss in detail

Syn. - clarify

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Proponent

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Noun - one who argues in favor of; supporter

Syn. - advocate
Ant. - critic

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STRUCT/STRUE

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to build

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Infrastructure

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Noun - the basic framework of a building or system

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Construe

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Verb - to interpret or analyze something in a particular way

Syn. - understand
Ant. - mix up

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Constructive

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Adjective - having a positive effect; helpful

Syn. - useful
Ant. - harmful

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STIT/STAT

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to stand

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Desititute

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Adjective - having no money; poor

Syn. - penniless
Ant. - prosperous

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Restitution

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Noun - payment for an injury; compensation

Syn. - amends

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Stature

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Noun - level of achievement or authority; standing

Syn. - rank

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PLAC

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to please

18
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Complacent

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Adjective - satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved

Syn. - smug

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Placebo

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Noun - something which has positive mental effect, but no physical effect

Syn. - quick fix

20
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Placid

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Adjective - calm; undisturbed

Syn. - peaceful
Ant. - agitated

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GRAT

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pleasing, earning thanks, thankful

22
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Gratuitous

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Adjective - unnecessary or unwanted

Syn. - unessential
Ant. - important

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Ingratiate

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Verb - to gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness

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Ingrate

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Noun - one who is not properly thankful

25
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DOC/DOCT

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to teach

26
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Docile

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Adjective - easily taught; submissive to instruction

Syn. - obedient
Ant. - defiant

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Indoctrinate

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Verb - to teach a certain point of view to

Syn. - instill

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Doctrine

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Noun - that which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas

Syn. - creed

29
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TEMPER

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to temper, make less severe

30
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Temper

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Verb - to decrease the strength of

31
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Temperance

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Noun - restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.

Syn. - frugality
Ant. - indulgence

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Intemperate

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Adjective - lacking moderation; severe or extreme

Syn. - rigorous

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