Unit 8 Flashcards
PLAC
Latin, to please
Complacent
Adj. satisfied with a situation
Root. PAC
Syn. Smug
Ant. Change
Placebo
N. something that has a positive mental effect
Root. PAC
Syn. Quick fix
Ant. Important
Placid
Adj. calm undisturbed
Root. PAC
Syn. Peaceful
Ant. Agitated
GRAT
Adj. unnecessary or unwanted
Root. Grat
Syn. Unessential
Ant. Important
Ingratiate
V. To gain another favor by flattery or false friendliness
Root. Grat
Ingrate
N. one who is not personally formal
Root. Grat
DOC/DOCT
Latin
To teach
Docile
Adj. easily taught, submissive
Root. Doc
Syn. Obedient
Ant. Defiant
Indoctrinate
V. To teach a certain point of view
Root. Doc/DOCT
Syn. Instill
Doctrine
N. that which is taught
Root. Doc/DOCT
Syn. Creed
TEMP
To temper, make less severe
Temper
V. To decrease the strength of
Root. Temper
Temperance
N. restraint or moderation
Root. Temp
Syn. Frugality
Ant. Indulgence
Intemperate
Adj. lacking moderation
Root. Temp
Syn. rigorous
Ant. Glutton