Unit 8 Flashcards
Plac
Latin. To please
Complacent
Adj. Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
Root: plac
Syn: smug
Ant:
Placebo
Noun. Something that 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. Pleasing, earning thanks, thankful.
Gratuitous
Adj. unnecessary or unwanted
Root: grat
Syn: unessential
Ant: important
Ingratiate
Verb. To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
Root: grat
Syn:
Ant.
Ingrate
Noun. One who is not properly thankful
Root: grat
Syn:
Ant:
Doct/Doc
Latin. To teach
Docile
Adj. easily taught, submissive to instruction
Root: doc
Syn: obedient
Ant: defiant
Indoctrinate
Verb. To teach a certain point of view to
Root: doct
Syn: instill
Ant:
Doctrine
Noun. That which is taught, body of beliefs or ideas
Root: doct
Syn: creed
Ant:
Temper
Latin. To temper, make less severe.
Temper
Verb. To decrease the strength of.
Root: temper
Syn:
Ant:
Temperance
Noun. Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food. Root: temper Syn: frugality Ant: indulgence Ant:
