Unit 8

Question 1

Plac

Answer 1

Latin; Placere, placitum “to please”

complacent, placebo, placid

Question 2

complacent

Answer 2

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved.
Synonyms: smug

Question 3

placebo

Answer 3

Part of Speech: noun
Definition: something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect.
Synonyms: quick fix

Question 4

placid

Answer 4

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: calm; undisturbed
Synonyms: peaceful
Antonyms: agitated

Question 5

Grat

Answer 5

Latin; Gratus “pleasing, earning thanks”

gratuitous, ingratiate, ingrate

Question 6

gratuitous

Answer 6

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: unnecessary or unwanted
Synonyms: unessential
Antonyms: important

Question 7

ingratiate

Answer 7

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: to gain another favor by flattery or false friendliness

Question 8

ingrate

Answer 8

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: one who is not properly thankful

Question 9

doc/doct

Answer 9

Latin; docere, doctum “to teach”

docile, indoctrinate, doctrine

Question 10

docile

Answer 10

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: easily taught; submissive to instruction
Synonyms: obedient
Antonyms: defiant

Question 11

indoctrinate

Answer 11

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to teach a certain point of view to
Synonyms: instill

Question 12

doctrine

Answer 12

Part of Speech: noun
Definition: that which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
Synonyms: creed

Question 13

temper

Answer 13

latin; temperare, temperatum “to temper, make less severe”

temper, temperance, intemperate

Question 14

temper

Answer 14

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: to decrease the strength of

Question 15

temperance

Answer 15

Part of Speech: noun
Definition: restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.
Synonyms: frugality
Antonyms: indulgence

Question 16

intemperate

Answer 16

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: lacking moderation; severe or extreme
Synonyms: rigorous