Unit 8 Flashcards
Plac
Latin: placere, placitum “to please”
Complacent, placebo, placid
Complacent
Adj. satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
Root: plac
Syn: smug
Placebo
N. 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
Gray
Latin: gratus “pleasing, earning thanks” or “thankful”
Gratuitous, ingratiate, ingrate
Gratuitous
Adj. unnecessary or unwanted
Root: grat
Syn: unessential
Ant: important
Ingratiate
V. To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
Root: grat
Ingrate
N. one who is not properly thankful
Root: grat
Doc/doct
Latin: docere, doctum “to teach”
Docile, indoctrinate, doctrine
Docile
Adj. easily taught; submissive to instruction
Root: doc
Syn: obedient
Ant: defiant
Indoctrinate
V. To teach a certain point of view to
Root: doct
Syn: instill
Doctrine
N. that which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
Root: doct
Syn: creed
Temper
Latin: temperare, temperatum “to temper, make less severe”
Temper, temperance, intemperate
Temper
V. To decrease the strength of serita tempers her spicy stew with a little milk or yogurt
Root: temper
Temperance
N. restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food
Root: temper
Syn: frugality
Ant: indulgence
