Unit 8 Flashcards
PLAC
Latin: “to please”
Complacent
Adj: Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
Root: PLAC
Syn: Smug
Placebo
N: Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect
Root: PLAC
Syn: quick fix
Placid
Adj: Calm; undisturbed
Root: PLAC
Syn: Peacful
Ant: Agitated
GRAT
Latin: “pleasing, earning thanks” or thankful
Gratuitous
Adj: Unnecessary or unwanted
Root: GRAT
Syn: Unessential
Ant: IMportant
Ingratiate
V: To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
Root: GRAT
Ingrate
N: One who is not properly thankful
Root: GRAT
DOC/DOCT
Latin: “to teach”
Docile
Adj: Easily taught; submissive to instruction
Root: DOC
Syn: obedient
Ant: Defiant
Indoctrinate
V: To teach a certain point of view to
Root: DOC
Syn: instill
Doctrine
N: That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
Root: DOCT
Syn: Creed
TEMPER
Latin: “to temper, make less severe”
Temper
Temper
V: To decrease the strength of
Root: TEMPER
Temperance
N: Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.
Root: TEMPER
Syn: Frugality
Ant: Indulgence