Unit 8 Flashcards

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Complacent

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Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved

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PLACERE, PLACITUM

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To please

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Placebo

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Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect

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Placid

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Calm; undisturbed

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GRATUS

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Thankful

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Gratuitous

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Unnecessary or unwanted

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Ingratiate

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To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness

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Ingrate

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One who is not properly thankful

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Docere, Doctum

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To teach

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Docile

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Easily taught; submissive to instruction

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Indoctrinate

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To teach a certain point of view to

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Doctrine

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That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas

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TEMPERARE, TEMPERATUM

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to temper, make less severe

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Temper

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To decrease the strength of

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Temperance

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Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.

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INTEMPERATE

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Lacking moderation; severe or extreme