Root Words: fac / fic / fect / fict Flashcards

Study Notes

Root Word: "fac / fic / fect / fict"

The root "fac / fic / fect / fict" means "make" or "do," forming the basis of several English words.

Vocabulary Cards

Affect: Refers to having an influence on or initiating a change in something or someone.
Benefactor: Describes an individual who provides assistance, especially financial support, to another; known for charitable donations.
Deface: Means to damage or spoil the appearance of an object or surface, often through vandalism.
Defect: A term for abandoning a position or organization to join an opposing one, indicating betrayal or a shift in allegiance.
Effect: Represents the outcome or result produced by a specific cause or action, highlighting the connection between actions and their consequences.
Facilitate: Implies making a process easier or less difficult, often applied in contexts like education or project management.
Factor: Refers to an element that significantly contributes to an outcome or development, crucial in analyses and problem-solving.
Factory: A facility dedicated to manufacturing products, often consisting of various buildings equipped for production processes.
Infect: Describes the act of contaminating or making someone ill, applicable in medical and environmental contexts.
Manufacture: Involves the processes of making or producing items, typically on a large scale in industrial settings.

Summary

Understanding these terms enhances vocabulary related to actions and processes, emphasizing the significance of the root "fac / fic / fect / fict" in English language formation.

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