Chapter. 8 Flashcards
Complacent
Adj satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
SYN smug
PLAC
To please
Placebo
N something that has a positive mental effect but no physical affect SYN quick fix
Placid
Adj calm SYN peaceful ant agitated
GRAT
Pleasing thankful
Gratuitous
Adj unnecessary or unwanted SYN unessential ant important
Ingratiate
V to gain another’s favor flattering or false friendliness
Ingrate
N one who is not properly thankful
DOC DUCT
To teach
Docile
Adj Submission to instruction SYN obedient ant defiant
Indoctrinate
V to teach a certain point of view to SYN instill
Doctrine
N that which is taught SYN creed
TEMPER
To make less severe
Temper
V to decrease the strength of
Temperance
N restraint or moderation especially in alcohol or food SYN frugality ant indulgence