Unit 8 Flashcards

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Plac

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Latin 
To please
Complacent 
Placebo
Placid
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Complacent

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Adj.
Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
Plac

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Placebo

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N.
Something which has no positive mental effects but no physical effect
Syn quick fix
Plac

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Placid

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Adj.
Calm undisturbed
Plac
Syn peaceful 
Ant agitated
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Grat

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Latin
Thankful, pleasing earning thanks
Gratuitous
Ingratiate
Ingrate
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Gratuitous

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Adj.
Unnecessary or unwanted
Syn inessential
Ant important

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Ingratiate

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V.

To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness

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Ingrate

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One who is not properly thankful
Noun
Gra

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Doc doct

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To teach 
Docile
Indoctrinate 
Doctrine
Latin
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Docile

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Adj
Easily taught submissive to instruction 
Syn obedient 
Ant defiant
Doc
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Indoctrinate

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V.
To teach a certain point of view
Syn instill
Doct

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Doctrine

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N.
That which is taught, body beliefs or ideas
Syn creed
Doct

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Temper

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To temper, make less severe
Temper
Temperance
Intemperate

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Temper

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V.
To decrease the strength of
Temper

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Temperance

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N
Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food
Syn frugality
Ant indulgence

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Intemperance

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Adj
Lacking moderation severe or extreme
Syn rigorous