Unit 8 Flashcards
Adj. satisfied with a situation that can be changed or improved
Root: plac
Syn: smug
Complacent
Latin “to please”
Complacent, placebo, placid
Plac
N. something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect
Root: plac
Syn: quick fix
Placebo
Adj. calm; undisturbed
Root: plac
Syn: peaceful
Ant: agitated
Placid
Latin “pleasing, earned thanks” or “thankful”
Gratuitous, ingratiate, ingrate
Grat
Adj. unnecessary or unwanted
Root: grat
Syn: inessential
Ant: important
Gratuitous
V. To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
Root: grat
Ingratiate
N. one who is not properly grateful
Root: grat
Ingrate
Latin “to teach”
Docile, indoctrinate, doctrine
Doc/doct
Adj. easily taught; submissive to instruction
Root: doc/doct
Syn: obedient
Ant: defiant
Docile
V. To teach a certain point of view to
Root: doc/doct
Syn: instill
Indoctrinate
n. That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
Root: doc/doct
Syn: creed
Doctrine
Latin “to temper, make less severe”
Temper, temperance, intemperate
Temper
V. To decrease the strength of
Root: temper
Temper
N. restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol and food
Root: temper
Syn: frugality
Ant: indulgence
Temperance
