Unit 8 Flashcards
Plac
To please
Latin
Complacent placebo placid
Complacent
Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved.
Latin adj.
Syn. Smug
Placebo
Something that has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect.
Noun. Latin
Syn. Quick fix
Placid
Calm undisturbed
Adj. Latin
Syn. Peaceful
Ant. Agitated
Grat
Thankful, earning , pleasing
Latin
Gratuitous ingratiate ingrate
Gratuitous
Unnecessary or unwanted
Adj. Latin
Syn. Unnesential
Ant. Important
Ingratiate
To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
Verb. Latin
Ingrate
One who is not properly thankful
Noun Latin
Doc/doct
To teach
Latin
Docile indoctrinate doctrine
Docile
Easily taught , submissive to instruction
Adj. Latin
Syn. Obedient
Ant. Defiant
Indoctrinate
To teach a certain point of view
Verb Latin
Syn. Instill
Ant.
Doctrine
That which is taught ;body of beliefs or ideas
Latin noun
Syn. Creed
Ant.
Temper
To temper make less severe
Latin
Temper temperance intemperate
Temper
To decrease the strength of
Latin verb.
Syn.
Temperance
Restrain in moderation especially in regards to alcohol or food
Noun Latin
Syn. Frugality
Ant. Indulgence