Unit 8 Flashcards
Plac
Latin: Placere, Placitum “to please”
Complacent, Placebo, Placid
Complacent
Adj. Satisfied with a situation can that should be changed or improved
Root: Plac
Syn: smug
Placebo
N. 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: Gratus “pleasing, earning thanks” or “thankful”
Gratuitous, Ingratiate, Ingrate
Gratuitous
Adj. Unnecessary or unwanted
Root: Grat
Syn: unessential
Ant: important
Ingratiate
V. To gain other’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: Doc
Syn: obedient
Ant: defiant
Indoctrinate
V. To teach 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: 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
Syn: frugality
Ant: indulgence
