Unit 8

Question 1

PLAC

Answer 1

Latin. “To please”

Question 2

Complacent

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Placebo

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Placid

Answer 4

Adj. calm; undisturbed
Root: PLAC
Syn: peaceful
Ant: agitated

Question 5

GRAT

Answer 5

Latin. “Pleasing, earning thanks” or “thankful”

Question 6

Gratuitous

Answer 6

Adj. unnecessary or unwanted
Root: GRAT
Syn: unessential
Ant: important

Question 7

Ingratiate

Answer 7

V. To gain someone’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
Root: GRAT

Question 8

Ingrate

Answer 8

N. one who is not properly thankful

Root: GRAT

Question 9

DOC/DOCT

Answer 9

Latin. “To teach”

Question 10

Docile

Answer 10

Adj. easily taught; submissive to instruction
Root: DOC
Syn: obedient
An: defiant

Question 11

Indoctrinate

Answer 11

V. To teach a certain point of view to
Root: DOCT
Syn: instill

Question 12

Doctrine

Answer 12

N. that which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
Root: DOCT
Syn: creed

Question 13

TEMPER

Answer 13

Latin. “To temper, make less severe”

Question 14

Temperance

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Temper

Answer 15

V. To decrease the strength of

Root: TEMPER

Question 16

Intemperate

Answer 16

Adj. lacking moderation; severe or extreme
Root: TEMPER
Syn: rigorous