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MAP English II Unit 7-9 Vocab
MAP English II Unit 7-9 Vocab
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10th Grade
02/29/2024

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FAC/fact/fic
Latin FACERE, FACTUM
Definition
to make, do
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proficient
Definition
Skilled at; highly knowledgeable of
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factotum
Definition
An assistant who does a variety of jobs
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facsimile
Definition
A copy or imitation
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facile
Definition
Too simplistic or easy
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PON/pound
Latin PONERE, POSITUM
Definition
to put, to place, to arrange
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expound
Definition
To explain or discuss in
detail
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proponent
Definition
One who argues in favor of; supporter
Term
STRUCT/strue
Latin STRUERE, STRUCTUM
Definition
to build
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infrastructure
Definition
The basic framework of a building or a
system
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construe
Definition
To interpret or analyze something in a particular way
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constructive
Definition
Having a positive effect; helpful
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STit/stat
Latin STARE, STATUS
Definition
to stand
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destitute
Definition
Having no money; poor
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restitution
Definition
Payment for an injury; compensation
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stature
Definition
Level of achievement or authority; standing
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Complacent
Definition
Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
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Placebo
Definition
Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect
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Placid
Definition
Calm; undisturbed
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GRAT
Latin GRATUS
Definition
pleasing, earning thanks, thankful
Term
Gratuitous
Definition
Unnecessary or unwanted
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Ingratiate
Definition
To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
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Ingrate
Definition
One who is not properly thankful
Term
DOC/Doct
Latin DOCERE, DOCTUM
Definition
to teach
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docile
Definition
Easily taught; submissive to instruction
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indoctrinate
Definition
To teach a certain point of view to
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doctrine
Definition
That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
Term
TEMPER
Latin TEMPERARE, TEMPERATUM
Definition
to temper, to make less severe
Term
Temper
Definition
To decrease the strength of
Term
Temperance
Definition
Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.
Term
Intemperate
Definition
Lacking moderation; severe or extreme
Term
TORT/Torq
Latin TORQUERE, TORTUS
Definition
to twist
Term
TORTUOUS
Definition
Not direct or straightforward
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RETORT
Definition
To respond critically or sarcastically
Term
EXTORT
Definition
To wrongly or illegally force someone to comply with a
demand
Term
VOLV/volu
Latin VOLVERE, VOLUTUM
Definition
to roll, to turn
Term
VOLUBLE
Definition
Talkative; given to rapid, abundant speech
Term
CONVOLUTED
Definition
Having too many twists and turns; overly
complicated
Term
EVOLVE
Definition
To unfold; to develop or change gradually
Term
flex/FLECT
Latin FLECTERE, FLECTUM
Definition
to bend
Term
INFLEXIBLE
Definition
Too unchangeable in character or purpose
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DEFLECT
Definition
To cause to turn aside or away
Term
INFLECTION
Definition
Change in pitch or tone of the voice
Term
VERT/vers
Latin VERTERE, VERSUM
Definition
to turn
Term
ADVERSE
Definition
Not helpful; harmful
Term
REVERT
Definition
To fall back into an old condition
Term
SUBVERT
Definition
To undermine; to corrupt
Term
PLAC
Latin PLACERE, PLACITUM
Definition
to please
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