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
N.something that 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
V. To gain another’s friendship by flattery or false friendliness.
Root: GRAT
Ingrate
N. 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
V. To teach a a certain point of view to.
Root: DOCT
Syn: instill
Doctrine
N. That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas.
Root: DOCT
Syn: creed
TEMPER
Latin “ to temper to 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
Syn: frugality
Ant: indulgence
