Unit 8 Flashcards

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PLAC

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“to please”

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complacent

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adj
plac
satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
smug
aggravated
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placebo

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noun
plac
something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect
quick fix
makeover
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Placid

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adj
Plac
Calm, undisturbed
Peaceful
Agitated
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Grat

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“Pleasing, earning thanks, or thankful”

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Gratuitous

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Adj
Grat
Unnecessary or unwanted
Unessential
Important
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ingratiate

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Verb
Grat
To gain another's favor by flattery nor false friendliness
kiss-up
bother
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Ingrate

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Noun
Grat
One who is not properly thankful

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9
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DOC/DOCT

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“to teach”

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docile

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adjective
doct
easily taught
obedient
defiant
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indoctrinate

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verb
doct
to teach a certain point of view to
instill
dislodge
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doctrine

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noun
doct
that which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
creed
denial
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TEMPER

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“to temper; make less severe”

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temper

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verb 
temper
to decrease the strength of
moderate
agitate
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temperance

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noun
temper
restraint or moderation, especially in regards of food and drinks
frugality
indulgence
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intemperate

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adjective
temper
lacking moderation; severe or extreme
rigorous 
behaved