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
Plac
Synonym: smug
Antonym: discontent
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PLACEBO

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noun
Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect
Plac
Synonym: quick fix 
Antonym: depressed
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PLACID

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Adjective 
 Calm; undisturbed
Plac
Synonym: peaceful 
Antonym: agitated
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GRAT

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Latin
pleasing, earning thanks or thankful
Gratuitous, ingratiate, ingrate

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GRATUITOUS

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adjective  
Unnecessary or unwanted
Grat
Synonym:inessential 
Antonym: important
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INGRATIATE

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verb 
To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
Grat
Synonym: flatter 
Antonym: ignore
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INGRATE

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Noun
One who is not properly thankful
Grat 
Synonym: in grateful 
Antonym: thankful
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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; submissive to instruction
Doc/Doct
Synonym: obedient 
Antonym: defiant
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INDOCTRINATE

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verb
To teach a certain point of view to
Doc/Doct
Synonym: instill 
Antonym: disregard
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DOCTRINE

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noun
That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
Doc/Doct
Synonym: creed 
Antonym: disbelief
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Temper

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

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TEMPER

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verb
To decrease the strength of
Temper 
Synonym: weaken 
Antonym: strengthen
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TEMPERANCE

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noun 
Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.
Temper
Synonym: frugality 
Antonym: indulgence
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INTEMPERATE

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adjective
Lacking moderation; severe or extreme
Temper
Synonym: rigorous
Antonym: simple