Unit 8

Question 1

PLAC

Answer 1

Latin means : “to please”

COMPLACENT/PLACEBO/PLACID

Question 2

COMPLACEN

Answer 2

adj. Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
Root: PLAC
Syn: smug

Question 3

PLACEBO

Answer 3

n. Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect
Root: PLAC
Syn: quick fix

Question 4

PLACID

Answer 4

adj. Calm; undisturbed Tara’s placid expression never seemed to register the chaos around her.
Root: PLAC
Syn: peaceful
Ant: agitated

Question 5

GRAT

Answer 5

Latin means : “pleasing, earning thanks” or “thankful”

GRATUITOUS/INGRATIATE/INGRATE

Question 6

GRATUITOUS

Answer 6

adj. Unnecessary or unwanted
Root: GRAT
Syn: unessential
Ant: important

Question 7

INGRATIATE

Answer 7

v. To gain another’s another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
Root: GRAT

Question 8

INGRATE

Answer 8

n. One who is not properly thankful

Root: GRAT

Question 9

DOC/DOCT

Answer 9

Latin means: to teach

DOCILE/INDOCTRINATE/DOCTRINE

Question 10

DOCILE

Answer 10

adj. Easily taught; submissive to instruction
Root:DOC
Syn: obedient
Ant: defiant

Question 11

INDOCTRINATE

Answer 11

v. To teach a certain point of view to
Root: DOC
Syn: instill

Question 12

DOCTRINE

Answer 12

n. That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
Root: DOC
Syn: creed

Question 13

TEMPER

Answer 13

Latin means: to temper, make less serve

TEMPER/TEMPERANCE/INTEMPERATE

Question 14

TEMPER

Answer 14

v. To decrease the strength of

Root: TEMPER

Question 15

TEMPERANCE

Answer 15

n. Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.
Root:TEMPER
Syn: frugality
Ant: indulgence

Question 16

INTEMPERATE

Answer 16

adj. Lacking moderation; severe or extreme
Root: temper
Syn: rigorous