Units 7 & 8 roots Flashcards

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Skilled at

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Proficient

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(Root) To make, do

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Fac/Fact/Fic

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Assistant who does a variety of jobs

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Factotum

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A copy or imitation

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Facsimile

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Too simplistic or easy

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Facile

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(Root) To put, place or arrange

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Pon/Pound

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Explain or discuss in detail

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Expound

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One who argues in favor of

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Proponent

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(Root) To build

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Struct/Strue

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The basic framework of a building

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Infrastructure

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To interpret or analyze something in a particular way

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Construe

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Having a positive effect

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Constructive

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(Root) To stand

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Stit/Stat

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Having no money

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Destitute

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Payment for an injury; compensation

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Restitution

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Level of achievement or authority

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Stature

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(Root) To please

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Plac

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Satisfied with a situation

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Complacent

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Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect

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Placebo

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Calm; Undisturbed

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Placid

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(Root) Pleasing, earning thanks

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Grat

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Unnecessary or unwanted

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Gratuitous

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To gain another’s favor by flattery

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Ingratiate

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One who is not properly thankful

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Ingrate

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(Root) To teach

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Doc/Doct

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Easily taught

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Docile

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To teach a certain point of view

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Indoctrinate

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That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas

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Doctrine

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(Root) To temper, make less severe

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Temper

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To decrease the strength of

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Temper

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Restraint or moderation

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Temoerance

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Lack of moderation

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Intemperant