Unit 1 Flashcards
(20 cards)
FAC
Latin FACERE, FACTUM, “to make; to do”
DISCOMFIT
to embarrass and confuse
EDIFICATION
an improvement or enlightenment
MALFEASANCE
misconduct or wrongdoing, especially especially by a public official
FEASIBLE
The capable of being accomplished
OPUS
Latin OPUS, OPERIS, “work”
Latin OPS, OPIS, “wealth; power; resource
SURFEIT
he condition of being too full; an overabundance
MAGNUM OPUS
the greatest work of an artist, writer, or composer
MODUS OPERANDI
a specific manner of working
OPULENT
possessing or exhibiting great wealth; affluent
ERG
Greek ERGON, “work”
SYNERGY
the power that results from the combination of two or more forces
SYNERGY
the power that results from the combination of two or more forces
LITURGY
a pattern of prayer or worship
Lethargy
a state of sluggishness inactivity,and apathy
LABOR
LABOR
Latin LABOR, “work’
LABORIOUS
requiring mental or physical effort
BELABOR
- to discuss in too much detail
- to attack
ELABORATE
to explain in greater detail
ELABORATE
to explain in greater detail