Unit 8

Question 1

Plac

Answer 1

To please
Latin
Complacent, placebo, placid

Question 2

Complacent

Answer 2

Adjective
Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
Plac
Syn: smug

Question 3

Placebo

Answer 3

Noun
Something that has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect
Plac
Syn: quick fix

Question 4

Placid

Answer 4

Adjective
Calm; undisturbed
Plac
Syn: peaceful
Ant: agitated

Question 5

Grat

Answer 5

Pleasing, earning thanks
Latin
Gratuitous, ingratiate, ingrate

Question 6

Gratuitous

Answer 6

Adjective
Unnecessary or unwanted
Grat
Syn: unessential
Ant: important

Question 7

Ingratiate

Answer 7

Verb
To gain another’s favor by flattering or false friendliness
Grat

Question 8

Ingrate

Answer 8

Noun
One who is not properly thankful
Grat

Question 9

Doc/doct

Answer 9

To teach
Latin
Docile, indoctrinate, doctrine

Question 10

Docile

Answer 10

Adjective
Easily taught; submissive to instruction
Doc/doct
Syn: obedient 
Ant: defiant

Question 11

Indoctrinate

Answer 11

Verb
To teach a certain point of view to
Doc/doct
Syn: instill

Question 12

Doctrine

Answer 12

Noun
That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
Doc/doct
Syn: creed

Question 13

Temper

Answer 13

To temper, make less severe
Latin
Temper, temperance, intemperate

Question 14

Temper

Answer 14

Verb
To decrease the strength of
Temper

Question 15

Temperance

Answer 15

Noun
Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food
Temper
Syn: frugality
Ant: indulgence

Question 16

Intemperate

Answer 16

Adjective
Lacking moderation; severe or extreme
Temper
Syn: rigorous