Unit 8 Flashcards
Plac
Latin for to please
Complacent
Placebo
Placid
Grat
Latin for to pleasing, earning thanks or thankful
Gratuitous
Ingratiate
Ingrate
Doc/Doct
Latin for to teach
Docile
Indoctrinate
Doctrine
Temper
Latin for to temper, make less severe
Temper
Temperance
Intemperate
Complacent
Adj.satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
Syn:smug
Placebo
N.something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect.
Syn:quick fix
Placid
Adj.calm, undisturbed
Syn:peaceful
Ant:agitated
Gratuitous
Adj.unnecessary or unwanted
Syn:unessential
Ant:important
Ingratiate
V.to gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
Ingrate
N.one who is not properly thankful
Docile
Adj.easily taught;submissive to instruction
Syn:obedient
Ant:defiant
Indoctrinate
V.to teach a certain point of view to
Syn:instill
Doctrine
N.that which is taught;body of beliefs or details
Syn:creed
Temper
V.to decrease the strength of
Temperance
N.restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food
Syn:frugality
Ant:indulgence