Unit 8

Question 1

PLAC

Answer 1

Latin means “To please”

Complacent, Placebo, Placid

Question 2

GRAT

Answer 2

Latin means “Pleasing, earning thanks” or “Thankful”

Gratuitous, Ingratiate, Ingrate

Question 3

DOC/DOCT

Answer 3

Latin means “To teach”

Docile, Indoctrinate, Doctrine

Question 4

Complacent

Answer 4

Adjective
Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
Root: Plac
Syn: Smug

Question 5

Placebo

Answer 5

Noun
Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect
Root: Plac
Syn: Quick fix

Question 6

Placid

Answer 6

Adjective
Calm; undisturbed
Root: Plac
Syn: Peaceful
Ant: Agitated

Question 7

Gratuitous

Answer 7

Adjective
Unnecessary or unwanted
Root: Grat
Syn: Unessential
Ant: Important

Question 8

Ingratiate

Answer 8

Verb
To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
Root: Grat

Question 9

Ingrate

Answer 9

Noun
One who is not properly thankful
Root: Grat

Question 10

Docile

Answer 10

Adjective
Easily taught; submissive to instruction
Root: Doc/Doct
Syn: Obedient 
Ant: Definant

Question 11

Indoctrinate

Answer 11

Verb
To teach a certain point of view to
Root: Doc/Doct
Syn: Instill

Question 12

Doctrine

Answer 12

Noun
That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
Root: Doc/Doct
Syn: Creed

Question 13

TEMPER

Answer 13

Latin means “To temper, make less severe”

Temper, Temperance, Intemperate

Question 14

Temper

Answer 14

Verb
To decrease the strength of
Root: Temper

Question 15

Temperance

Answer 15

Noun
Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.
Root: Temper
Syn: Frugality 
Ant: Indulgence

Question 16

Intemperate

Answer 16

Adjective
Lacking moderation; severe or extreme
Root: Temper
Syn: Rigorous