Unit 8

Question 1

Plac

Answer 1

Latin “to please”

Question 2

COMPLACENT

Answer 2

“adj. Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved”
Root: plac
syn: smug

Question 3

PLACEBO

Answer 3

“n. Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect”
Root: Plac
syn: quick fix

Question 4

PLACID

Answer 4

“adj. Calm; undisturbed
Root: plac
syn: peaceful
ant: agitated

Question 5

GRAT

Answer 5

Latin “pleasing, earning thanks” or “thankful”

Question 6

GRATUITOUS

Answer 6

“adj. Unnecessary or unwanted”
Root: grat
syn: unessential
ant: important

Question 7

INGRATIATE

Answer 7

“v. To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness”

Root: grat

Question 8

INGRATE

Answer 8

“n. One who is not properly thankful”

Root: grat

Question 9

DOC/DOCT

Answer 9

“Latin to teach”

Question 10

DOCILE

Answer 10

“adj. Easily taught; submissive to instruction”
Root: doc
syn: obedient
ant: defiant

Question 11

INDOCTRINATE

Answer 11

“v. To teach a certain point of view to”
Root: doct
syn: instill

Question 12

DOCTRINE

Answer 12

“n. That which is “taught; body of beliefs or ideas”
Root: doct
syn: creed

Question 13

TEMPER

Answer 13

Latin “to temper, make less severe”

Question 14

TEMPERANCE

Answer 14

“n. Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.”
Root: temper
syn: frugality
ant: indulgence

Question 15

INTEMPERATE

Answer 15

“adj. Lacking moderation; severe or extreme”
Root: temper
Syn: rigorous