Unit 8 Flashcards
Plac
Latin
To please
Placere
Placitum
Complacent
Adj.
Satisfied with a situation that could be changed or improved.
Syn:smug
Placebo
Noun
Something which has a positive mental effect but no physical effect.
Syn: Quick fix
Placid
adj.
calm;Undisturbed
syn:Peaceful
Ant: agitated
Grat
Latin
Thankful
Gratus
Gratuitous
Adj.
Unwanted
Syn: Unessential
Ant:Important
Ingratiate
Verb
To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
Ingrate
Noun
One who is not properly thankful
Doc/Doct
Latin
To teach
Docere
Doctum
Docile
Adj.
Easily taught
Syn:Obedient
Ant:Defiant
Indoctrinate
Verb
To teach a certain point of view to
Syn: Intill
Doctrine
Noun
That which is taught
Syn: Creed
Temper
Latin
To temper,make less serve
Temperare
Temperatum
Temper
Verb
To decrease the strength of
Temperance
Noun
Restraint or moderation especially in regards to alcohol or food.
syn: Frugality
Ant: Indulgence