Unit 8

Question 1

PLAC

Answer 1

Latin: PLACERE, PLACITUM, “to please”

1. Complacent, 2. Placebo, Placid

Question 2

1. Complacent

Answer 2

Adjective, Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved.
Root: PLAC
Synonym: Smug

Question 3

2. Placebo

Answer 3

Noun, Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect.
Root: PLAC
Synonym: Quick-fix

Question 4

3.Placid

Answer 4

Adjective, Calm; undisturbed.
Root: PLAC
Synonym: Peaceful
Antonym: Agitated

Question 5

GRAT

Answer 5

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

1. Gratuitous, 2. Ingratiate, 3. Ingrate

Question 6

1. Gratuitous

Answer 6

Adjective, Unnecessary or unwanted.
Root: GRAT
Synonym: Unessential
Antonym: Important

Question 7

2. Ingratiate

Answer 7

Verb, To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness.
Root: GRAT

Question 8

3. Ingrate

Answer 8

Noun, One who is not properly thankful.

Root: GRAT

Question 9

DOC/DOCT

Answer 9

Latin: DOCERE, DOCTUM, “to teach”.

1. Docile, 2. Indoctrinate, 3. Doctrine

Question 10

1. Docile

Answer 10

Adjective, Easily taught; submissive to instruction.
Root: DOC
Synonym: Obedient
Antonym: Defiant

Question 11

2. Indoctrinate

Answer 11

Verb, To teach a certain point of view.
Root: DOCT
Synonym: Instill

Question 12

3. Doctrine

Answer 12

Noun, That which is taught; a body of beliefs or ideas.
Root: DOCT
Synonym: Creed