Unit 8 Flashcards
Plac
Latin: to please
GRAT
Latin: “pleasing, earning thanks” or “thankful”
Doc/Doct
Latin: to teach
Temper
Latin: “to temper, make less severe”
Complacent
“adj. Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved”
Plac
Syn: smug
Placebo
“n. Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect”
Plac
Syn: quick fix
Placid
Adj. calm, undisturbed
Plac
syn: peaceful
ant: agitated
Gratuitous
“adj. Unnecessary or unwanted”
Grat
Syn: unessential
Ant: important
Ingratiate
“v. To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness”
Grat
Ingrate
“n. One who is not properly thankful”
Grat
Docile
“adj. Easily taught; submissive to instruction
Doc/Doct
Syn:obedient
Ant: defiant
Indoctrinate
“v. To teach a certain point of view to”
Doc/Doct
Syn: instill
Doctrine
“n. That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas”
Doc/Doct
Syn:creed
Temper
“v. To decrease the strength of”
Temper
Temperance
“n. Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.”
Temper
Syn: frugality
Ant: indulgence
