Unit 8 Flashcards

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PLAC

A
to please
L
Complacent
Placebo
Placid
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Complacent

A
Adj
Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
Plac
S-smug
A-X
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Placebo

A
N
Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect
Plac
S-quick fix
A-X
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Placid

A
Adj
Calm, undisturbed
Plac
S-peaceful
A-adjatated
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Grat

A
pleasing, earning thanks, thankful
L
Gratuitous
Ingratiate
Ingrate
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Gratuitous

A
Adj
Unnecessary or unwanted
Grat
S-unessential
A-important
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Ingratiate

A

V
To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
Grat
S/A-X

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Ingrate

A

N
One who is not properly thankful
Grat
S/A-X

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Doc/Doct

A
To teach
L
docile
indoctrinate
doctrine
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Docile

A
Adj
Easily taught, submissive to instruction
Doc/Doct
S-obedient
A-defiant
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Indoctrinate

A
V
To teach a certain point of view to
Doc/Doct
S-instill
A-X
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Doctrine

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N
That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
Doc/Doct
S-creed
A-X
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Temper

Root

A
to temper, make less severe
L
Temper
Temperance
Intemperate
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Temper

Word

A

V
To decrease the strength of
Temper
S/A-X

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Temperance

A
N
Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.
Temper
S-frugality
A-indulgence
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Intemperate

A
Adj
Lacking moderation, severe or extreme
Temper
S-rigorous
A-X