Unit 8

Question 1

Plac

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Answer 1

Latin- to please

Question 2

Complacent

Answer 2

Adj. satisfied with a situation that could be changed or improvedsyn- smug

Question 3

Placebo

Answer 3

N. something that has a positive mental effect, but no physical effects
Syn- quick fix

Question 4

Placid

Answer 4

Adj. calmed, undisturbed
Syn- peaceful
Ant- agitated

Question 5

Great

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Answer 5

Latin- pleasing, earning thanks, thankful

Question 6

Gratuitous

Answer 6

Adj- unnecessary or unwanted
Syn- unessencial
Ant- important

Question 7

Ingratiate

Answer 7

V. To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness

Question 8

Ingrate

Answer 8

N. one who is not properly thankful

Question 9

Doc/doct

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Answer 9

Latin- to teach

Question 10

Docile

Answer 10

Adj. easily taught into instruction
Syn- obedient
Ant-defiant

Question 11

Indoctrinate

Answer 11

V. To teach a certain point of view to

Syn- instill

Question 12

Doctrine

Answer 12

N. that which is taught; body of belief or ideas

Syn- creed

Question 13

Temper

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Answer 13

Latin- to temper, make less severe

Question 14

Temper

Answer 14

V. To decrease the strength of

Question 15

Temperance

Answer 15

N. restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol and food
Syn- frugality
Ant- indulgence

Question 16

Intemperate

Answer 16

Adj. lacking moderation; severe or extreme

Syn- rigorous