Unit 8 Flashcards
PLAC
Latin: Placere, Placitum means “to please”.
Complacent, Placebo, Placid
Complacent
Adj. Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or approved.
Root: Plac
Syn: Smug
Ant:
Placebo
N. Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect.
Root: Plac
Syn: Quick fix
Ant:
Placid
Adj. Clam; undisturbed.
Root: Plac
Syn: Peaceful
Ant: Agitated
GRAT
Latin: Gratus means “pleasing, earning thanks” or “thankful”.
Gratuitous, Integratiate, Integrate
Gratuitous
Adj. Unnecessary or unwanted.
Root: Grat
Syn: Unessential
Ant: Important
Integratiate
V. To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness.
Root: Grat
Syn:
Ant:
Ingrate
N. One who is not properly thankful.
Root: Grat
Syn:
Ant:
DOC/DOCT
Latin: Docere, Doctum means “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
Ant:
Doctrine
N. That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
Root: Doct
Syn: Creed
Ant:
TEMPER
Latin: Temperare, Temperatum means “to temper, to less severe”.
Temper, Temperance, Intemperate
Temper
V. To decrease the strength of.
Root: Temper
Syn:
Ant:
Temperance
N. Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.
Root: Temper
Syn: Frugality
Ant: Indulgence
