Unit 8 Flashcards

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Plac

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Latin for to please
Complacent
Placebo
Placid

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Grat

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Latin for to pleasing, earning thanks or thankful
Gratuitous
Ingratiate
Ingrate

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Doc/Doct

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Latin for to teach
Docile
Indoctrinate
Doctrine

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Temper

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Latin for to temper, make less severe
Temper
Temperance
Intemperate

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Complacent

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Adj.satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
Syn:smug

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Placebo

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N.something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect.
Syn:quick fix

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Placid

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Adj.calm, undisturbed
Syn:peaceful
Ant:agitated

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Gratuitous

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Adj.unnecessary or unwanted
Syn:unessential
Ant:important

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Ingratiate

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

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Ingrate

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N.one who is not properly thankful

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Docile

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Adj.easily taught;submissive to instruction
Syn:obedient
Ant:defiant

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Indoctrinate

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V.to teach a certain point of view to

Syn:instill

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Doctrine

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N.that which is taught;body of beliefs or details

Syn:creed

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Temper

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V.to decrease the strength of

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Temperance

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

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Intemperate

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Adj.lacking moderation;severe or extreme

Syn:rigorous