Unit 8

Question 1

PLAC

Answer 1

“to please”complacent, placebo, placid

Question 2

Complacent

Answer 2

adj. Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved syn: smug

Question 3

placebo

Answer 3

n. something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect, syn: quick fixx

Question 4

Placid

Answer 4

adj. Calm; undisturbed syn: peaceful ant. agitated

Question 5

GRAT

Answer 5

“pleasing, earning thanks or thankful” gratuitous, ingratiate, ingrate

Question 6

gratuitous

Answer 6

adj. unnecessary or unwanted syn: unessential ant: important

Question 7

ingratiate

Answer 7

v. To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness

Question 8

ingrate

Answer 8

n. One who is not properly thankful

Question 9

DOC/DOCT

Answer 9

“to teach” docile, indoctrinate, doctrine

Question 10

docile

Answer 10

adj. Easily taught; submissive to instruction syn: obedient ant: defiant

Question 11

indoctrinate

Answer 11

v. to teach a certain point of view to, syn: instill

Question 12

doctrine

Answer 12

n. That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas, syn: creed

Question 13

TEMPER

Answer 13

“to temper, make less severe” temper, temperance, intemperate

Question 14

temper

Answer 14

v. To decrease the strength of

Question 15

temperance

Answer 15

n. Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food. syn: frugality ant: indulgence

Question 16

intemperate

Answer 16

adj. Lacking moderation; severe or extreme, syn: rigorous