Unit 8 Flashcards

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1
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Plac

A

To please

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Complacent

A

Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved.
Latin
Adj.
Synonym: smug

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Placebo

A

Something which has a positive mental effect, but no mental effect.
Latin
Synonym: quick fix

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Placid

A

Calm;undisturbed
Adj.
Synonym: peaceful
Antonym: agitated

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Grat

A

Pleasing, earning thanks,thankful

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Q

Gratuitous

A
Unnecessary or unwanted 
Latin 
Adj
Synonym: inessential 
Antonym: important
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Ingratiate

A

To gain another’s favor by flattery or false io
Friendliness.
Verb

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Ingrate

A

One who is not properly thankful.
Noun
Latin

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9
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Doc/doct

A

To teach

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Docile

A
Easily taught, submissive to instructions 
Latin
Adj.
Synonym: obedient 
Antonym: defiant
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Indoctrinate

A

To tech a point of view.
Verb
Latin
Synonym: instill

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Doctrine

A

That which is taught.
Latin
Noun
Synonym: creed

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13
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Temper

A

To temper, to make less severe

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14
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Temper

A

To decrease the strength of
Verb
Latin

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15
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Temperance

A
Restraint or moderation
Latin
Noun
Synonym: fragility 
Antonym: indulgence
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16
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Intemperate

A

Lacking moderation
Adj.
Latin
Synonym: rigorous