Chapter. 8 Flashcards

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Complacent

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Adj satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
SYN smug

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PLAC

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To please

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Placebo

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N something that has a positive mental effect but no physical affect SYN quick fix

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Placid

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Adj calm SYN peaceful ant agitated

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GRAT

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Pleasing thankful

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Gratuitous

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Adj unnecessary or unwanted SYN unessential ant important

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Ingratiate

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V to gain another’s favor flattering or false friendliness

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Ingrate

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N one who is not properly thankful

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DOC DUCT

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To teach

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Docile

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Adj Submission to instruction SYN obedient ant defiant

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Indoctrinate

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V to teach a certain point of view to SYN instill

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Doctrine

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N that which is taught SYN creed

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TEMPER

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To make less severe

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Temper

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V to decrease the strength of

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Temperance

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N restraint or moderation especially in alcohol or food SYN frugality ant indulgence

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Intemperate

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Adj lacking moderation SYN rigorous