Unit 8 Flashcards

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PLAC

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Latin PLACERE, PLACITUM “to please”

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COMPLACENT

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(kəm plā´ sənt) adj. Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved L. com, intensifier, + placere = too pleased
syn: smug

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PLACEBO

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(plə sē’ bō) n. Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect “L. literally, “I will please”
syn: quick fix

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PLACID

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(plas´ id) adj. Calm; undisturbed

syn: peaceful ant: agitated

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GRAT

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Latin GRATUS “pleasing, earning thanks” or “thankful”

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GRATUITOUS

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(grə tōō´ i təs) adj. Unnecessary or unwanted
L. gratus done only to please (unasked for, unneeded)
syn: unessential ant: important

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INGRATIATE

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(in grā´ shē āt) v. To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness L. in, “in, to” + gratus = into favor

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INGRATE

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(in´ grāt) n. One who is not properly thankful L. in, “not,” + gratus = not thankful

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DOC/DOCT

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Latin DOCERE, DOCTUM “to teach”

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DOCILE

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(dos´ əl) adj. Easily taught; submissive to instruction L. docilis = able to be taught
syn: obedient ant: defiant

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INDOCTRINATE

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(in dok´ tri nāt) v. To teach a certain point of view to L. in, “into,” + docere = to teach into
syn: instill

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