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Chapter 8 Flashcards

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Plac

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Latin. To please
Complacent
placebo
Placid

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Complacent

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Latin.
Adj. satisfied with a situation that should be improved or changed.
Syn: smug

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Placebo

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Latin.
N. something that has a positive mental effect ,but not a physical effect
Syn: quick fix

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Placid

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Latin.
Adj. calm; undisturbed
Syn: peaceful
Ant: agitated

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GRAT

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Latin. Pleasing, earning thanks or thankful
Gratuitous
Ingratiate
Ingrate

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Gratuitous

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Latin.
Adj. unnecessary or unwanted
Syn: inessential
Ant: important

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Ingratiate

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Latin.

V. To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness

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Ingrate

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Latin.

N. one who is not properly thankful

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DOC/DOCT

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Latin. To teach
Doctrine
Docile
Indoctrinate

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Docile

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Latin.
Adj. easily taught; submissive to instruction
Syn: obedient
Ant: defiant

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Indoctrinate

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Latin.
V. To teach a certain point of view to
Syn: instill

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Doctrine

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Latin.
N. that which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
Syn: creed

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TEMPER

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Latin.to temper, make less severe
Temper
Temperance
Intemperate

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Temper

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Latin.

V. To decrease the strength of

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Temperance

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Latin.
N. restraint or moderation, especially in regards to food and alcohol.
Syn: frugality
Ant: indulgence

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Intemperate

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Latin.
Adj. lacking moderation sever, extreme
Syn: rigorous

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GRAT

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Latin. Pleasing, earning thanks or thankful
Gratuitous
Ingratiate
Ingrate

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Gratuitous

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Latin.
Adj. unnecessary or unwanted
Syn: inessential
Ant: important

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Ingratiate

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Latin.

V. To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness

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Ingrate

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Latin.

N. one who is not properly thankful

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