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