Unit 8 Flashcards
Plac
Latin, PLACERE, PLACITUM “to please”
Complacent, placebo, placent
Complacent
Adj. Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
Root: Plac
Synonym: smug
Placebo
N. Something that has a positive mental effect
Root: Plac
Synonym: quick fix
Placid
Adj. calm, indisturbed
Root: Plac
Synonym:peaceful
Antonym: agitated
Grat
Latin. Gratus “pleasing, earning thanks” or thankful
Gratuitous, ingratiate, ingrate
Gratuitous
Adj. unnecessary, unwanted
Root: grat
Synonym: unessential
Antonym: important
Ingratiate
V. To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
Root: grat
Ingrate
N. one who is not properly thankful
Root: grat
Doc/doct
Latin. Docere, doctum, “to teach”
Docile, indoctrinate, doctrine
Docile
Adj. easily taught, submissive to instruction
Root: doct
Synonym: obedient
Antonym: defiant
Indoctrinate
V. To teach a certain point of view to
Root: doct
Synonym: instill
Doctrine
N. that which is taught, body of beliefs or ideas
Root: doct
Synonym: creed
Temper
Latin. Temperare, Temperatum “ to temper, make less severe
Temper, temperance, intemperate
Temper
V. To decrease the strength of
Root: temper
Temperance
N. restraint, or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol, or food
Root: temper
Synonym: frugality
Antonym: indulgence
