1. Latin and Greek Root Words Unit 7
FAC, FACT, FIC, PON, POUND, STAT, STIT, STRUE, STRUCT
Constructive, Construe, Destitute, Expound, Facile, Facsimile, Factotum, Infrastructure, Proficient, Proponent, Restitution, Stature

2. FAC/FACT/FIC Latin FACERE, FACTUM “To make, do”
1. Proficient adj. Skilled at; highly knowledgeable of
L. pro, “forward,” + facere (FIC) = forward doing (going forth, achieving)
Teresa is a proficient harpist, but she’s also a wonderful piano player.
Syn: able Ant: unskilled
2. Factotum n. An assistant who does a variety of jobs
L. facere (FACT) + totum, “all, everything”= one who does everything
In my role as office factotum, I served coffee, made copies, called clients, and balanced the company checkbook.

3. FAC/FACT/FIC Cont’d 3. Facsimile n. A copy or imitation
L. facere (FAC) + similis, “alike”= made alike
The art dealer produced a facsimile of the painting that could hardly be distinguished from the original.
Syn: reproduction Ant: original
4. Facile adj. Too simplistic or easy
From L. facilis, “easy,” originally from Facere
The book’s facile explanation of complex scientific principles will leave readers feeling unsatisfied.
Syn: Shallow Ant: Complex

4. PON/POUND Latin PONERE, POSITUM “to put, to place, to arrange”
5. Expound v. To explain or discuss in detail
L. ex, “out of,” + positum (POUND) = to arrange out of
We listened to the police chief expound upon the new traffic regulations.
Syn: Clarify
6. Proponent n. One who argues in favor of; supporter
L. pro, “supporting,” + ponere (PON) = to put forward with support
Is the governor a proponent of stricter gun control?
Syn: Advocate Ant: Critic

5. STRUCT/STRUE Latin STRUERE, STRUCTUM “to build”
7. Infrastructure n. The basic framework of a building or a system
L. infra, “between” + structum (STRUCT) = built between
The council discussed improvements to the infrastructure of the county tax program.
8. Construe v. To interpret or analyze something in a particular way
L. con, “together,” + struere (STRUE) = to build together (evidence)
Alton construed Cindy’s thoughtful silence as a rejection of his proposal.
Syn: Understand Ant: Mix Up

6. STRUCT/STRUE Cont’d
9. Constructive adj. Having a positive effect; helpful
L. con, “together,” + structum (STRUCT) = to build together (to build up)
Matt tried to provide constructive, but honest, advice to his coworkers.
Syn: Useful Ant: Harmful

7. STIT/STAT Latin STARE, STATUS “to stand”
10. Destitute adj. Having no money; poor
L. de, “down from,” + status (STIT) = down from a standing position
When my friends found themselves destitute and facing a harsh winter, they turned to me for help.
Syn: Penniless Ant: Properous
11. Restitution n. Payment for an injury; compensation
Latin re, “again,” + status (STIT) = standing again
After Greg got food poisoning, he sued the restaurant for restitution.
Syn: Amends

8. STIT/STAT Cont’d
12. Stature n. level of achievement or authority; standing
L. status = standing
If you want to improve your stature in the company, try working longer hours.
Syn: Rank