Unit 8

Question 1

PLAC

Answer 1

Latin: to please

Question 2

Complacent

Answer 2

adj: satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
syn:
ant:

Question 3

Placebo

Answer 3

N: something with a positive mental effect, but no physical effect
SYN: quick fix

Question 4

Placid

Answer 4

adj: calm, undisturbed
syn: peaceful
ant: agitated

Question 5

GRAT

Answer 5

Latin: pleasing, earning thanks

Question 6

Gratuitous

Answer 6

adj: unnecessary, or unwanted
syn: inessential
ant: important

Question 7

Ingratiate

Answer 7

adj: to gain others favor by flattery or false friendliness
syn:
ant:

Question 8

Ingrate

Answer 8

adj: one who is not properly thanked
syn:
ant:

Question 9

DOC/DOCT

Answer 9

LATIN: TO TEACH

Question 10

docile

Answer 10

adj: easy to teach, easily submissive
syn: obedient
ant: defiant

Question 11

indoctrinate

Answer 11

v: to teach in a certain point of view

Question 12

doctrine

Answer 12

v: that which is taught, body of beliefs or ideas
syn: creed

Question 13

TEMPER

Answer 13

LATIN: TO MAKE LESS SEVERE

Question 14

temper

Answer 14

v: to decrease the strength of

Question 15

temperance

Answer 15

n: restraint or moderation
syn: frugality
ant: indulgence

Question 16

intemperate

Answer 16

adj: lacking in moderation, severe or extreme
syn: rigorous