Unit 8 Flashcards
PLAC
Latin: Placere, Placitum means to “please.”
Complacent, Placebo, Placid.
Complacent
adj. Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved.
Root: Plac
Syn: Smug
Placebo
n. Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect.
Root: Plac
Syn: Quick Fix
Placid
adj. Calm; undisturbed.
Root: Plac
Syn: Peaceful
Ant: Agitated
GRAT
Latin: Gratus means “pleasing, earning thanks” or “thankful.”
Gratuitous, Ingratiate, Ingrate.
Gratuitous
adj. Unnecessary or unwanted.
Root: Grat
Syn: Unessential
Ant: Important
Ingratiate
v. To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness.
Root: Grat
Ingrate
n. One who is not properly thankful.
Root: Grate
DOC/ DOCT
Latin: Docere, Doctum means to “teach.”
Docile, Indoctrinate, Doctrine.
Docile
adj. Easily taught, submissive to instruction.
Root: Doc
Syn: Obedient
Ant: Defiant
Indoctrinate
v. To teach a certain point of view to.
Root: Doct
Syn: Instill
Doctrine
n. That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas.
Root: Doct
Syn: Creed
TEMPER
Latin: Temperare, Temperatum means to “temper, make less severe.”
Temper, Temperance, Intemperate.
Temper
v. To decrease the strength of.
Root: Temper
Temperance
n. Restrain or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.
Root: Temper
Syn: Frugality
Ant: Indulgence
