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