Unit 8 Flashcards

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Doc/Doct

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Latin. “To teach”.

Docile Indoctrinate Doctrine

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Grat

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Latin. “Pleasing, earning thanks or thankful.”

Gratuitous Ingratiate Ingrate

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Plac

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Latin, “to please.

Complacent Placebo Placid

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Complacent

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Adj. Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved.
Syn. Smug

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Temper

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Latin. To temper, make less severe.

Temper Temperance Intemperate

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Placebo

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Noun. Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect.
Syn. Quick fix

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Temper

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Verb. To decrease the strength of.

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Placid

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

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Gratuitous

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Adj. Unnecessary or unwanted.
Syn. Unessential
Ant. Important

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Ingratiate

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

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Ingrate

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Noun. One who is not properly thankful.

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Docile

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Adj. easily taught; submissive to instruction.
Syn. Obedient
Ant. Defiant

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Indoctrinate

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Verb. To teach a certain point of view to.

Syn. Instill

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Doctrine

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Noun. That which is taught ; body of beliefs or ides.

Syn. Creed

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Intemperate.

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Adj. Lacking moderation; severe or extreme.

Syn. Rigorous

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Temperance

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Noun. Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.
Syn. Frugality
Ant. Indulgence