Unit 8 Flashcards
Plac
Latin. To Please
Complacent, Placebo, Placid
Complacent
Adj. Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved.
Root: Plac
Syn.Smug
Ant.Uncompromising
Placebo
N. Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect
Root:Plac
Syn.quick fix
Ant. Long healing
Placid
Adj. Calm: undisturbed
Root: Plac
Syn.peaceful
Ant. Agitated
Grat
Latin. Pleasing; earning thanks
GRATUITOUS,INGRATIATE, INGRATE
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. Flatter
Ant. Offend
INGRATE
N. One who is not properly thankful
Root: Grat
Syn. Impolite
Ant. Thankful
DOC/DOCT
Latin. To teach
Docile, Indoctrinate, Doctrine
Docile
adj. Easily taught; submissive to instruction
Root: Doc/Doct
Syn.Obedient
Ant.Defiant
INDOCTRINATE
v. To teach a certain point of view to
Root: Doc/Doct
Syn.Instill
Ant.Divert view
DOCTRINE
n. That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
Root: Doc/Doct
Syn.Creed
Ant.Opposite value
Temper
Latin. To temper, make less severe
Temper, Temperance, Intemperate
Temper
V. To decrease the strength of
Root: Temper
Syn.Weaken
Ant.Strengthen
Temperance
n. Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food
Root: Temper
Syn.Frugality
Ant.Indulgence
