Unit 8 Flashcards
Def. of Complacent
Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
Prefix PLAC def.
To please
Def. of Placebo
Something which has a positive MENTAL effect, but NO PHYSICAL effect
Def. of Placid
Calm, undisturbed
Prefix GRAT def.
Pleasing, earning thanks, or thankful
Def. of Gratuitous
Unnecessary or unwanted
Def. of Ingratiate
To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
Def. of Ingrate
One who is not properly thankful
Prefix DOC/DOCT def.
To teach
Def. of Docile
Easily taught; submissive to instruction
Def. of Indoctrinate
To teach a certain point of view to
Def. of Doctrine
That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
Prefix TEMPER def.
To temper; make less severe
Def. of Temper
To decrease the strength of
Def. of Temperance
Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol and food
