Unit 8 Flashcards
Doc/Doct
Latin. “To teach”.
Docile Indoctrinate Doctrine
Grat
Latin. “Pleasing, earning thanks or thankful.”
Gratuitous Ingratiate Ingrate
Plac
Latin, “to please.
Complacent Placebo Placid
Complacent
Adj. Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved.
Syn. Smug
Temper
Latin. To temper, make less severe.
Temper Temperance Intemperate
Placebo
Noun. Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect.
Syn. Quick fix
Temper
Verb. To decrease the strength of.
Placid
Adj. Calm; undisturbed.
Syn. Peaceful
Ant. Agitated
Gratuitous
Adj. Unnecessary or unwanted.
Syn. Unessential
Ant. Important
Ingratiate
Verb. To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness.
Ingrate
Noun. One who is not properly thankful.
Docile
Adj. easily taught; submissive to instruction.
Syn. Obedient
Ant. Defiant
Indoctrinate
Verb. To teach a certain point of view to.
Syn. Instill
Doctrine
Noun. That which is taught ; body of beliefs or ides.
Syn. Creed
Intemperate.
Adj. Lacking moderation; severe or extreme.
Syn. Rigorous