Unit 8

Question 1

Plac

Answer 1

L
To please

Ex: complacent, placebo,placid

Question 2

Grat

Answer 2

L
Pleasing, thankful

Ex: gratuitous, ingratiate, ingrate

Question 3

Doc/Doct

Answer 3

L
Teach

Ex: docile, indoctrinate, doctrine

Question 4

Temper

Answer 4

L
make less severe

Ex: temper, temperance, intemperate

Question 5

Complacent

Answer 5

Adj.
Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved

Syn: smug

Question 6

Placebo

Answer 6

N.
Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect

Syn: quick fix

Question 7

Placid

Answer 7

Adj.
Calm; undisturbed

Syn: peaceful. Ant: agitated

Question 8

Gratuitous

Answer 8

Adj.
Unnecessary or unwanted

Syn: inessential. Ant: important

Question 9

Ingratiate

Answer 9

V.

To gain another’s favor by flattering or false friendliness

Question 10

Ingrate

Answer 10

N.

One who is not properly faithful

Question 11

Docile

Answer 11

Adj.
Easily taught; submissive to instruction

Syn: obedient. Ant: defiant

Question 12

Indoctrinate

Answer 12

V.
To teach a certain point of view to

Syn: instill

Question 13

Doctrine

Answer 13

N.
That which is taught; body of belief or ideas

Syn: creed

Question 14

Temper

Answer 14

V.

To decrease the strength of

Question 15

Temperance

Answer 15

N.
Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food

Syn: frugality. Ant: indulgence

Question 16

Intemperate

Answer 16

Adj.
Lacking moderation; severe or extreme

Syn: rigorous