Chapter 7 Flashcards

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FAC/FACT/FIC

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Latin. To make do
Proficient
Factotum
Facsimile 
Facile
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Proficient

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Latin.
adj. skilled at highly knowledgeable of.
Syn: able
Ant: unskilled

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Factotum

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Latin.

N. an assistant who does a variety of jobs

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Facsimile

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Latin.
N. a copy or imitation
Syn: reproduction
Ant: original

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Facile

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Latin.
Adj. to simplistic or easy
Syn: shallow
Ant: complex

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PON/POUND

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Latin.
To put, to place, to arrange
Expound
Proponent

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Expound

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Latin.
V. To explain or discuss in detail
Syn: clarify

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Proponent

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Latin.
N. one who argues in favor of; supporter
Syn: advocate
Ant: critic

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STRUCT/ STRUE

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Latin. To build
Infrastructure
Construe
Constructive

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Infrastructure

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Latin.

N. the basic framework of a building or system

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Construe

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Latin.
V. To interpret or analyze something in a specific way
Syn: understand
Ant: mix up

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Constructive

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Latin.
Adj. having a positive effect; helpful
Syn: useful
Ant: harmful

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STIT/STAT

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Latin. To stand
Destitute
Restitution
Stature

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Destitute

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Latin.
Adj. having no money; poor
Syn: penniless
Ant: prosperous

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Restitution

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Latin.
N.payment for injury; compensation
Syn: amends

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Stature

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Latin.
N. level of achievement or authority; standing
Syn: rank