Unit 8 Flashcards
PLAC
Latin, means “to please”
Complacent, placebo, placid
Complacent
Adj., Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved.
Root: PLAC
Syn: smug
Placebo
Noun, something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect.
Root: PLAC
Syn: quick fix
Placid
Adj., calm undisturbed
Root: PLAC
Syn: peaceful
Ant: agitated
GRAT
Latin, means “pleasing, earning thanks” “thankful”
Gratuitous, ingratiate, ingrate
Gratuitous
Adj., unnecessary or unwanted
Root: GRAT
Syn: unessential
Ant: important
Ingratiate
verb, to gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
Root: GRAT
Ingrate
Noun, one who is not properly thankful
DOC/DOCT
Latin, means “to teach”
Docile, indoctrinate, doctrine
Docile
Adj., easily taught; submissive to instruction
Root: DOC/DOCT
Syn: obedient
Ant: defiant
Indoctrinate
Verb, to teach a certain point of view to
Root: DOC/DOCT
Syn: instill
Doctrine
Noun, that which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
Root: DOC/DOCT
Syn: creed
TEMPER
Latin, means “to temper, to make less severe”
Temper, temperance, intemperate
Temper
verb, to decrease the strength of
Root: TEMPER
Temperance
Noun, restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or foods
Root: TEMPER
Syn: frugality
Ant: indulgent
