Unit 8 Flashcards
PLAC
Latin: “to please”
Complacent, placebo, placid
Complacent
Adj. Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
Root: Plac
Syn: smug
Placebo
Noun. 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: “pleasing, earning thanks” or “thankful”
Gratuitous, ingratiate, ingrate
Gratuitous
Adj. Unnecessary or unwanted
Root: Grat
Syn: unessential
Ant: important
Ingratiate
Verb. To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
Root: Grat
Ingrate
Noun. One who is not properly thankful
Root: Grat
DOC/DOCT
Latin: “to teach”
Docile, indoctrinate, doctrine
Docile
Adj. Easily taught; submissive to instruction
Root: Doc
Syn: obedient
Ant: defiant
Indoctrinate
Verb. To teach a certain point of view to
Root: Doct
Syn: instill
Doctrine
Noun. That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
Root: Doct
Syn: creed
TEMPER
Latin: “to temper, make less severe”
Temper, temperance, intemperate
Temper
Verb. To decrease the strength of
Root: Temper
Temperance
Noun. Restraint of moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food
Root: Temper
Syn: frugality
Ant: indulgence
