Unit 8 Flashcards
Plac
Latin Placere, Placitum means to please.
Complacent, Placebo, Placid
Complacent
adj. Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
Root: Placere
Syn: smug
Placebo
n. something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect
Root: Placere
syn: quick fix
Placid
adj. calm; undisturbed
Root: Placere
Syn: Peaceful
Ant: agitated
Grat
Latin Gratus means pleasing, earning thanks or thankful
Gratuitous, Ingratiate, Ingrate
Gratuitous
adj. Unnecessary or unwanted
Root: Gratus
Syn: unessential
Ant: important
Ingratiate
v. to gain another’s favor by flattery
Root: Gratus
Ingrate
n. one who is not properly thankful
Root: Gratus
Doc/Doct
Latin Docere, Doctum means to teach
Docile, Indoctrinate, Doctrine
Docile
adj. easily taught
Root: Docilis
Syn: obedient
Ant: defiant
Indoctrinate
v. to teach a certain point of view to
Root: Docere
Syn: instill
Doctrine
n. that which is taught
Root: Doctrina
Syn: creed
Temper
Latin Temperare, Temperatum means to temper, make less severe
Temper, Temperance, Intemperate
Temper
v. to decrease strength of
Root: Tempor
Temperance
n. restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food
Root: Temper
Syn: frugality
Ant: indulgence
