Vocabulary Units Seven and Eight

Fac, Fact, Fic

To make; To do

Proficient (adj. )

Skilled at; highly knowledgeable of

Factotum (n.)

An assistant who does a variety of jobs

Facsimile (n.)

A copy or imitation

Facile (adj.)

Too simplistic or easy

Pon, Pound

To put; to place, to arange

Expound (v. )

To explain or discuss in detail

Proponent (N. )

One who argues in favor of; a supporter

Struct, Strue

to build

Infrastructure (n.)

The basic framework of a building or system

Construe (v.)

To interpret or analyze something in a particular way

Constructive (adj.)

Having positive effect; helpful

Stit, Stat

To stand

Destitute (adj.)

Having no money; poor

Restitution (n.)

Payment for an injury; compensation

Stature (n.)

level of achievement or authority; standing

Plac

To please

Complacent (adj. )

Satisfied with a situation

Placebo (n.)

Something that has a positive mental effect but no physical effect.

Placid (adj.)

Calm, undisturbed

Grat

Pleasing, earning thanks or thankful

Gratuitous (adj.)

Unnecessary or unwanted

Ingratiate (v.)

To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness

Ingrate (n.)

One who is not properly grateful

Doc, Doct

To teach

Docile (adj.)

Easily taught; submissive to instruction

Indoctrinate (v.)

To teach a certain point of view to

Doctrine (n.)

That which is taught, a body of beliefs or ideas

Temper

to temper, make less severe

Temper (v.)

to decrease the strength of

Temperance (n.)

Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food

Intemperate (adj.)

Lacking moderation; severe or extreme