Unit 8 Flashcards
Plac
Latin: to please
Complacent, placeboplacid
Complacent
Adj. satisfied with a situation that could be changed or improved
Root: plac
Syn: smug
Placebo
N. something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect.
Root: plac
Syn: quick fix
Placid
Adj. calm, undisturbed
Root: plac
Syn: peaceful
Ant: agitated
Grat
Latin: pleasing or earning thanks, thankful
Gratuitous, ingratiate, ingrate
Gratuitous
Adj. unnecessary or unwanted
Root: Grat
Syn: unessential
Ant: unimportant
Ingratiate
V. To gain another’s favor through flattery or false friendliness
Root: grat
Ingrate
N. one who is not properly thankful
Root: Grat
Doc/Doct
Latin: to teach
Docile, indoctrinate, doctrine
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
Doctrine
N. that which is taught, body of beliefs or ideas
Root: Doct
Syn: creed
Temper
Latin: to temper, make less severe
Temper, temperance, intemperate
Temper
V. To decrease the strength of
Root: temper
Temperance
N. restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol and food
Root: temper
Syn: frugality
Ant: indulgence
