Unit 8 Flashcards
1
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PLAC
A
- To please
- Latin
- Complacent, Placebo, Placid
2
Q
Complacent
A
- Adjective
- Satisfies with a situation that should be changed or improved
- PLAC
- Syn: Smug
3
Q
Placebo
A
- noun
- Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect
- PLAC
- Syn: quick fix
4
Q
Placid
A
- adjective
- Calm, undisturbed
- PLAC
- Syn: Peaceful
- Ant: Agitated
5
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GRAT
A
- pleasing, earning thanks
- Latin
- Gratuitous, Ingratiate, Ingrate
6
Q
Gratuitous
A
- adjective
- Unnecessary or unwanted
- GRAT
- Syn: Unessential
- Ant: Important
7
Q
Ingratiate
A
- Verb
- To gain another’s favor mp by flattery or false friendliness
- GRAT
8
Q
Ingrate
A
- Noun
- One who is not properly thankful
- GRAT
9
Q
DOC/DOCT
A
- To teach
- Latin
- Docile, Indoctrinate, Doctrine
10
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Docile
A
- Adjective
- Easily taught; submissive to instruction
- DOC/DOCT
- Syn: Obedient
- Ant: Defiant
11
Q
Indoctrinate
A
- Verb
- To Teach a certain point of view to
- DOC/DOCT
- Syn: Instill
12
Q
Doctrine
A
- Noun
- That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
- DOC/DOCT
- Syn: Creed
13
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TEMPER
A
- To temper, make less severe
- Latin
- Temper, Temperance, Intemperate
14
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Temper
A
- Verb
- To decrease the strength of
- TEMPER
15
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Temperance
A
- Noun
- Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.
- TEMPER
- Syn: Frugality
- Ant: Indulgence
