Vocabulary Unit 6

INFRA: beneath Infrastructure: (noun) “small building beneath”; the basic framework of a building or a system Infrared: (noun) “beneath red”; below the standard color spectrum; wavelengths longer than those of visible light

FAC/FACT/FIC: (Latin) to make, do Proficient: (adj) “one who makes or does ahead”; skilled at something; highly knowledgeable in a particular topic Facile: (adj) “capable of making or doing”; easily mastered

STRUCT/STRUE: (Latin) to build Construe: (verb) “to build together”; to interpret or analyze something in a particular way; to build together evidence; to understand Substructure: (noun) “small building underneath”; the underlying or supporting framework; in math, functions or domains within larger expressions or equations

STIT/STAT: (Latin) to stand Destitute: (adjective) “state of standing down”; having no money; poor; penniless Restitution: (noun) “state of standing again”; payment for an injury; compensation; to make amends; to restore good standing in the community

GRAT: (Latin) pleasing; earning thanks Gratuitous: (adjective) “overly full of pleasing ”; unnecessary or unwanted; unessential Ingratiate: (verb) “to cause to be in earning of thanks”; to gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness

DOC/DOCT: (Latin) to teach Indoctrinate: (verb) “to cause to teach in”; to teach to a certain point of view; instill Doctrine: (noun) “a teaching”; a body or collection of beliefs and ideas; something that is taught

SIM: like, likeness Facsimile: (noun) “to make a likeness”; a copy or imitation Similitude: (noun) “state of likeness”; a resemblance

ILE: not Facile: (adjective) “to not make or do”; too simplistic or easy; shallow Docile: (adjective) “not teaching”; easily taught; submissive to instruction; obedient

SAT/ACT Words to Know Brusque: (adj) abrupt, blunt, with no formalities; curt, tactless, ungracious, gruff Ennui: (n) weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest; boredom (not from lack of something to do, but from not wanting to do what is readily available)