Unit 8 Flashcards
Plac
To please Latin Complacent Placebo Placid
Complacent
Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
Adj.
Sym:smug
Placebo
Something which has a positive mental effect but no physical effect
N.
Sum:quick fix
Placid
Calm;undisturbed
Adj.
Sym:peaceful
Adj:adjated
Grat
Pleasing earning thanks;thankful Latin Gratuitous Ingratiate Ingrate
Gratuitous
Unnecessary or unwanted
Adj.
Syn:unnecessary
Ant:important
Ingratiate
To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
V.
Ingrate
One who is not properly thankful
N.
Doc/Doct
To teach Latin Docile Indoctrinate Doctrine
Docile
Easily taught Submissively to instruction
Adj.
Sym:obedient
Ant:defiant
Indoctrinate
To teach a certain point of view
V.
Sym:enstill
Doctrine
That which is taught;body of beliefs or ideas
N.
Sym:creed
Temper
To temper,make less severe Latin Temper Temperance Intemperate
Temper
To decrease the strength of
V.
Temperance
Restraint or moderation especially in regards to alcohol or food
V.
Sym:frugality
Ant:indulgence