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PLAC

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To please
Latin
PLACERE, PLACITUM
Complacent, Placebo, Placid

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Complacent

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Adjective
Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or approved
Latin
Syn. Smug

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Placebo

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

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Placid

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Adjective
Calm, undisturbed
Syn. Peaceful
Ant. Agitated

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GRAT

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Pleasing, earning thanks;thankful
Latin
Gratus
Gratuitous, Ingratiate,Ingrate

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Gratuitous

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Adjective 
Unnecessary or unwanted 
Latin
Syn. Unessential 
Ant. Important
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Ingratiate

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

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Ingrate

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Noun
One who is not properly thankful
Latin

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DOC/DOCT

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To teach
Latin
DOCERE, DOCTUM
Docile, Indoctrinate, Doctrine

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Docile

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Adjective 
Easily taught, submissive to instruction
Latin
Syn. Obedient
Ant. Defiant
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Indoctrinate

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Verb
To teach a certain point of view to
Latin
Syn. Instill

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Doctrine

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Noun
That which is taught, body of beliefs or ideas
Latin
Syn. Creed

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TEMPER

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To temper, make less severe
Latin
TEMPERARE, TEMPERATUM
Temper, Temperance, Intemperate

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Temperate

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Verb
To decrease the strength of
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Temperance

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

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Intemperate

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Adjective
Lacking moderation; severe or extreme
Latin
Syn. Rigorous

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