Unit-8

Question 1

Plac

Answer 1

Latin: to please

Complacent, Placebo, Placid

Question 2

Grat

Answer 2

Latin: pleasing, earning, thanks

Gratuitous, Ingratiate, Ingrate

Question 3

Doc/Doct

Answer 3

Latin: to teach

Docile, Indoctrinate, Doctrine

Question 4

Temper

Answer 4

Latin: To temper, make less severe

Temper, Temperance, Intemperate

Question 5

Complacent

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Placebo

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Placid

Answer 7

Adj.
Calm; undisturbed
Plac
Syn: Peaceful
Ant: Agitated

Question 8

Gratuitous

Answer 8

Adj.
Unnecessary or unwanted
Grat
Syn: unessential
Ant: Important

Question 9

Ingratiate

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Ingrate

Answer 10

Noun
One who is not properly thankful
Grat

Question 11

Docile

Answer 11

Adj.
Easily taught; submissive to instruction
Doc
Syn: obedient
Ant: defiant

Question 12

Indoctrinate

Answer 12

Verb
To teach a certain point of view to
Doct
Syn: Instill

Question 13

Doctrine

Answer 13

Noun
That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
Doct
Syn: creed

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

Adj.
Lacking moderation; severe or extreme
Temper
Syn: rigorous