Unit 8

Question 1

PLAC

Answer 1

Latin, “to please”

• complacent
• placebo
• placid

Question 2

GRAT

Answer 2

Latin, “ pleasing,earning,thanks, or thankful”

• 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

Adjective
“Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved”
Synonym: smug

Question 6

Placebo

Answer 6

Noun
“Something which has a positive mental effect but no physical effect”
Synonym: quick fix

Question 7

Placid

Answer 7

Adjective
“Calm; undisturbed”
Synonym: peaceful
Antonym: agitated

Question 8

Gratuitous

Answer 8

Adjective
“Unnecessary, or unwanted”
Synonym: unessential
Antonym: important

Question 9

Ingratiate

Answer 9

Verb

“to gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness”

Question 10

Ingrate

Answer 10

Noun

“one who is not properly thankful”

Question 11

Docile

Answer 11

Adjective
“Easily taught; submissive to negativity”
Synonym: obedient
Antonym: defiant

Question 12

Indoctrinate

Answer 12

Verb
“To teach a certain point of view to”
Synonym: instill

Question 13

Doctrine

Answer 13

Verb

“to decrease the strength of”

Question 14

Temperance

Answer 14

Noun
“Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food”
Synonym: frugality
Antonym: indulgence

Question 15

Intemperate

Answer 15

Adjective
“Lacking moderation, severe or extreme”
Synonym: rigorous