Unit 7

Question 1

FAC/FACT/FIC

Answer 1

Latin: “to make, do”

Question 2

Proficient

Answer 2

Adj: Skilled at; highly knowledgeable of
Root: FIC
Syn: able
Ant: unskilled

Question 3

Factotum

Answer 3

N: An asssitant who does a variety of jobs
Root: FAC

Question 4

Facsimile

Answer 4

N: A copy or imitation
Root: FAC
Syn: Reproduction
Ant: Original

Question 5

Facile

Answer 5

Adj: Too simplistic or easy from
Root: FAC
Syn: Simple
Ant: Complex

Question 6

PON/POUND

Answer 6

Latin: “ to put, to place, to arrange”

Question 7

Expound

Answer 7

V: To explain or discuss in detail
Root: POUND
Syn: Clarify

Question 8

Proponent

Answer 8

N: One who argues in favors; supporter
Root: PON
Syn: Advocate
Ant: Critic

Question 9

STRUCT/STRUE

Answer 9

Latin: “ to build”

Question 10

Infrastructure

Answer 10

N: The basic framework of a building or a system
Root: STRUCT

Question 11

Construe

Answer 11

V: To interpret or analyze something in a particular way
Root: STRUE
Syn: Understand
Ant: Mix up

Question 12

Constructive

Answer 12

Adj: Having a positive effect; helpful
Root: STRUCT
Syn: Useful
Ant: Harmful

Question 13

STIT/STAT

Answer 13

Latin: “to stand”

Question 14

Destitute

Answer 14

Adj: Having no money; poor
Root: STIT
Syn: penniless
Ant: Prosperous

Question 15

Restitution

Answer 15

N: Payment for an injury; compensation
Root: STIT
Syn: amends

Question 16

Stature

Answer 16

N: Level of achievement or authority; standing
Root: STAT
Syn: Rank