Unit 8 Flashcards

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Plac

A

To please
Latin
Complacent placebo placid

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Complacent

A

Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved.
Latin adj.
Syn. Smug

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Placebo

A

Something that has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect.
Noun. Latin
Syn. Quick fix

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Placid

A

Calm undisturbed
Adj. Latin
Syn. Peaceful
Ant. Agitated

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Grat

A

Thankful, earning , pleasing
Latin
Gratuitous ingratiate ingrate

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Gratuitous

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Unnecessary or unwanted
Adj. Latin
Syn. Unnesential
Ant. Important

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Ingratiate

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To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness

Verb. Latin

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Ingrate

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One who is not properly thankful

Noun Latin

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Doc/doct

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To teach
Latin
Docile indoctrinate doctrine

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Docile

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Easily taught , submissive to instruction
Adj. Latin
Syn. Obedient
Ant. Defiant

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Indoctrinate

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To teach a certain point of view
Verb Latin
Syn. Instill
Ant.

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Doctrine

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That which is taught ;body of beliefs or ideas
Latin noun
Syn. Creed
Ant.

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Temper

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To temper make less severe
Latin
Temper temperance intemperate

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Temper

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To decrease the strength of
Latin verb.
Syn.

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Temperance

A

Restrain in moderation especially in regards to alcohol or food
Noun Latin
Syn. Frugality
Ant. Indulgence

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Intemperate

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Lacking moderation ; severe or extreme
Adj. Latin
Syn. Rigorous