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Unit 8 Flashcards

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PLAC

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Latin
“to please”
Complacent,Placebo,Placid

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Complacent

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adjective
“Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved”
latin
SYN:smug

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Placebo

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noun
something which has a positive mental effect but no physical effect
latin
SYN:quick fix

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Placid

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adjective
calm
SYN:Peaceful
ANT:agitated

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GRAT

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latin
thankful
Gratuitous,Ingratiate, Ingrate

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Gratuitous

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adjective
unnecessary or unwanted
latin 
SYN:unessential
ANT:unwanted
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Ingratiate

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verb
to gain another’s friendship by false friendliness
latin

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Ingrate

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noun
one who is not properly thankful
latin

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DOC/DOCT

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latin
to teach
Docile, Indoctrinate, Doctrine

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Docile

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Adjective 
easily taught
latin
SYN:Obedient
ANT: Defiant
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Indoctrinate

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verb
to teach a certain point of view to
SYN: instill

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Doctrine

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Noun
that which is taught
latin
SYN: Creed

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TEMPER

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Latin
to make less sever
Temper, Temperance, Intemperate

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Temper

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verb

to decrease the strength of

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Temperance

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noun
restraint or moderation
SYN:Frugality
ANT:indulgence

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Intemperate

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adjective
laking moderation
latin
SYN:Rigorous

Vocab from Greek or Latin Roots (17 decks)

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