Unit 8 Flashcards
Plac
Latin “to please”
Complacent, Placebo, Placid
Complacent
Adj
Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
Latin “com”- too pleased
Syn: Smug
Placebo
Noun
Something that has a positive mental effect but to mental effect
Latin “I will please”
Syn: quick fix
Placid
Adj
Calm, undisturbed
Syn: Peaceful
Ant: Agitated
“Latin “pleasing, earning thanks” or “thankful”
Gratuitous, Ingratiate, Ingrate
Grat
Gratuitous
Adj Unwanted or unnecessary Latin "gratus" - done only to please Syn: Unessential Ant: important
Ingratiate
Verb
To gain another favor by flattery or false friendliness
Latin “in,to”- into favor
Ingrate
Noun
One who isn’t properly thankful
Latin “in”- not
Doc/Doct
Latin “to teach”
Docile, Indoctrinate, Doctrine
Docile
Adj Easily taught, submissive to instruction Latin "docilis"- able to be taught Syn: Obedient Ant: defiant
Indoctrinate
Verb
To teach a certain point of view to
Latin “in”- into
Syn: Instill
Doctrine
Noun
That which is taught, body of beliefs or ideas
Latin “doctrina”- a teaching
Syn: Creed
Temper
Latin “to temper, make less severe”
Temper, Intemperance, Temperance
Temper
Verb
To decrease the strength of
Temperance
Noun
Restraint or moderation, especially in alcohol or food.
Syn: Frugality
Ant: Indulgence
