Unit 8 Flashcards
COMPLACENT
“adj. Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved”
Root: PLAC
Syn: smug
PLAC
Latin. To please
Complacent, placebo, placid
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
GRAT
Latin “pleasing, earning thanks” or “thankful”
GRATUITOUS, INGRATIATE, INGRATE
GRATUITOUS
“adj. Unnecessary or unwanted”
Root: GRAT
Syn: inessential
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, “ 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. To temper, make less severe
Temperance, intemperate
Temperate
“v. To decrease the strength of”
Root: TEMPER
TEMPERANCE
“n. Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.”
Root: TEMPER
