Unit 7 Flashcards
1
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FAC/FACT/FIC
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- Latin
- to make, do
- Proficient, Factotum, Facsimile, Facile
2
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Proficient
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- adj.
- skilled at; highly knowledgable of
- FAC/FACT/FIC
- syn:able
- ant:unskilled
3
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Factotum
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- n.
- an assistant who does a variety of jobs
- FACT/FAC/FIC
4
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Facsimile
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- n.
- a copy or imitation
- FAC/FACT/FICT
- syn:reproduction
- ant:original
5
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Facile
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- adj.
- too simplistic or easy
- FAC/FACT/FIC
- syn:shallow
- ant:complex
6
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PON/POUND
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- Latin
- to put, to place, to arrange
- Expound, Proponent
7
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Proponet
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- n.
- one who argues in favor of; supporter
- PON/POUND
- syn:advocate
- ant:critic
8
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Expound
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- v.
- to explain or discuss in detail
- PON/POUND
- syn:clarify
9
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STRUCT/STRUE
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- Latin
- to build
- Infrastructure, Construe, Constructive
10
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Infrastructure
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- n.
- the basic framework of a building or system
- STRUCT/STRUE
11
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Construe
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- v.
- to interpret or analyze something in a particular way
- STRUCT/STRUE
- syn:understand
- ant:mix-up
12
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Constructive
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- adj.
- having a positive effect; helpful
- STRUCT/STRUE
- syn:useful
- ant:harmful
13
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STIT/STAT
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- Latin
- to stand
- Destitute, Restitution, Stature
14
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Destitute
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- adj.
- having no money; poor
- STIT/STAT
- syn:penniless
- ant:prosperous
15
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Restitution
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- n.
- payment for an injury; compensation
- STIT/STAT
- syn:amends
