Unit 8 Flashcards
PLAC
Latin PLACERE, PLACITUM “to please”
COMPLACENT
Adj. Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
Root: PLAC
Syn: smug
Ant:
PLACEBO
N. Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect
Root: PLAC
Syn: quick fix
Ant:
PLACID
Adj. Calm; undisturbed
Root: PLAC
Syn: peaceful
Ant: agitated
GRAT
Latin GRATUS “pleasing, earning thanks” or “thankful”
GRATUITOUS
Adj. Unnecessary or unwanted
Root: GRAT
Syn: unessential
Ant: important
INGRATIATE
V. To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
Root: GRAT
Syn:
Ant:
INGRATE
N. One who is not properly thankful
Root: GRAT
Syn:
Ant:
DOC/DOCT
Latin DOCERE, DOCTUM “to teach”
DOCILE
Adj. Easily taught; submissive to instruction
Root: DOC
Syn: obedient
Ant: defiant
INDOCTRINATE
V. To teach a certain point of view to
Root: DOCT
Syn: instill
Ant:
DOCTRINE
N. That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
Root: DOCT
Syn: creed
Ant:
TEMPER
Latin TEMPERARE, TEMPERATUM “to temper, make less severe”
TEMPER
V. To decrease the strength of
Root: TEMPER
Syn:
Ant:
TEMPERANCE
N. Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.
Root: TEMPER
Syn: frugality
Ant: indulgence
