Unit 8 Flashcards

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1
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Plac

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Latin
To please
Placere
Placitum

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Complacent

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Adj.
Satisfied with a situation that could be changed or improved.
Syn:smug

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Placebo

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Noun
Something which has a positive mental effect but no physical effect.
Syn: Quick fix

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Placid

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adj.
calm;Undisturbed
syn:Peaceful
Ant: agitated

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Grat

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Latin
Thankful
Gratus

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Gratuitous

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Adj.
Unwanted
Syn: Unessential
Ant:Important

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Ingratiate

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Verb

To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness

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Ingrate

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Noun

One who is not properly thankful

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Doc/Doct

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Latin
To teach
Docere
Doctum

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Docile

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Adj.
Easily taught
Syn:Obedient
Ant:Defiant

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Indoctrinate

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Verb
To teach a certain point of view to
Syn: Intill

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Doctrine

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Noun
That which is taught
Syn: Creed

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13
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Temper

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Latin
To temper,make less serve
Temperare
Temperatum

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Temper

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Verb

To decrease the strength of

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Temperance

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Noun
Restraint or moderation especially in regards to alcohol or food.
syn: Frugality
Ant: Indulgence

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Intemperate

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Adj.
Lacking moderation
Syn:Rigorus