Units 7-8 Flashcards
(32 cards)
FAC/FACT/FIC
to make, do
Proficient
Adjective - skilled at; highly knowledge of
Syn. - able
Ant. - unskilled
Factotum
Noun - an assistant who does a variety of jobs
Facsimile
Noun - a copy or imitation
Syn. - reproduction
Ant. - original
Facile
Adjective - too simplistic or easy
Syn. - shallow
Ant. - complex
PON/POUND
to put, to place, to arrange
Expound
Verb - to explain or discuss in detail
Syn. - clarify
Proponent
Noun - one who argues in favor of; supporter
Syn. - advocate
Ant. - critic
STRUCT/STRUE
to build
Infrastructure
Noun - the basic framework of a building or system
Construe
Verb - to interpret or analyze something in a particular way
Syn. - understand
Ant. - mix up
Constructive
Adjective - having a positive effect; helpful
Syn. - useful
Ant. - harmful
STIT/STAT
to stand
Desititute
Adjective - having no money; poor
Syn. - penniless
Ant. - prosperous
Restitution
Noun - payment for an injury; compensation
Syn. - amends
Stature
Noun - level of achievement or authority; standing
Syn. - rank
PLAC
to please
Complacent
Adjective - satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
Syn. - smug
Placebo
Noun - something which has positive mental effect, but no physical effect
Syn. - quick fix
Placid
Adjective - calm; undisturbed
Syn. - peaceful
Ant. - agitated
GRAT
pleasing, earning thanks, thankful
Gratuitous
Adjective - unnecessary or unwanted
Syn. - unessential
Ant. - important
Ingratiate
Verb - to gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
Ingrate
Noun - one who is not properly thankful
