Unit 8

Question 1

PLAC

Answer 1

Latin: “to please”

Complacent, Placebo, Placid

Question 2

GRAT

Answer 2

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

Gratuitous, Ingratiate, Ingrate

Question 3

DOC/DOCT

Answer 3

Latin: “to teach”

Docile, Indoctrinate, Doctrine

Question 4

TEMPER

Answer 4

Latin: “to temper, to make less severe”

Temper, Temperance, Intemperate

Question 5

Complacent

Answer 5

adj. Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved.
Root: PLAC
Synonym: Smug

Question 6

Placebo

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Placid

Answer 7

adj. Calm; undisturbed.
Root: PLAC
Synonym: Peaceful
Antonym: Agitated

Question 8

Gratuitous

Answer 8

adj. Unnecessary or unwanted.
Root: GRAT
Synonym: Unessential
Antonym: Important

Question 9

Ingratiate

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Ingrate

Answer 10

n. One who is not properly thankful.

Question 11

Docile

Answer 11

adj. Easily taught; submissive to instruction.
Root: DOC/DOCT
Synonym: Obedient
Antonym: Defiant

Question 12

Indoctrinate

Answer 12

v. To teach a certain point of view to.
Root: DOC/DOCT
Synonym: Instill

Question 13

Doctrine

Answer 13

n. That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas.
Root: DOC/DOCT
Synonym: Creed

Question 14

Temper

Answer 14

v. To decrease the strength of.

Root: TEMPER

Question 15

Temperance

Answer 15

n. Restraint of moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.
Root: TEMPER
Synonym: Frugality
Antonym: Indulgence

Question 16

Intemperate

Answer 16

adj. Lacking moderation; severe or extreme.
Root: TEMPER
Synonym: Rigorous