Units 7 & 8 roots Flashcards
Skilled at
Proficient
(Root) To make, do
Fac/Fact/Fic
Assistant who does a variety of jobs
Factotum
A copy or imitation
Facsimile
Too simplistic or easy
Facile
(Root) To put, place or arrange
Pon/Pound
Explain or discuss in detail
Expound
One who argues in favor of
Proponent
(Root) To build
Struct/Strue
The basic framework of a building
Infrastructure
To interpret or analyze something in a particular way
Construe
Having a positive effect
Constructive
(Root) To stand
Stit/Stat
Having no money
Destitute
Payment for an injury; compensation
Restitution
Level of achievement or authority
Stature
(Root) To please
Plac
Satisfied with a situation
Complacent
Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect
Placebo
Calm; Undisturbed
Placid
(Root) Pleasing, earning thanks
Grat
Unnecessary or unwanted
Gratuitous
To gain another’s favor by flattery
Ingratiate
One who is not properly thankful
Ingrate
(Root) To teach
Doc/Doct
Easily taught
Docile
To teach a certain point of view
Indoctrinate
That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
Doctrine
(Root) To temper, make less severe
Temper
To decrease the strength of
Temper
Restraint or moderation
Temoerance
Lack of moderation
Intemperant