Unit 8 Flashcards
COMPLACENT
“adj. Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved”
Root- PLAC
syn: smug
PLAC
“Latin PLACERE, PLACITUM “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 GRATUS “pleasing, earning thanks” or “thankful”
GRATUITOUS, INGRATIATE, INGRATE
GRATUITOUS
“adj. Unnecessary or unwanted”
Root- GRAT
“syn: unessential
ant: important”
INGRATIATE
“v. To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness”
Root-GRAT
INGRATE
“. One who is not properly thankful”
Root- GRAT
DOC/DOCT
“Latin DOCERE, DOCTUM “to teach”
DOCILE, INDOCTRINATE, DOCTRINE
DOCILE
“adj. Easily taught; submissive to instruction”
Root- doc/doct
“syn: obedient
ant: defiant”
INDOCTRINATE
“v. To teach a certain point of view to”
Root- DOC/DOCT
syn: instill
DOCTRINE
“n. That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas”
Root- doc/doct
syn: creed
TEMPER
“Latin TEMPERARE, TEMPERATUM “to temper, make less severe”
Temper, temperance, intemperate
TEMPER
“v. To decrease the strength of”
Root- TEMPER
TEMPERANCE
“n. Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.”
Root- TEMPER
“syn: frugality
ant: indulgence”
