Unit 8 Vocab

Question 1

Complacent

Answer 1

Satisfied with a situation that could be changed or improved

Syn: Smug

Question 2

Placebo

Answer 2

Something that has a strong mental effect, but no physical effect

Syn: Quick-fix

Question 3

Placid

Answer 3

Calm; undisturbed

Syn: Peaceful Ant: Agitated

Question 4

GRAT

Answer 4

Pleasing; earning thanks; thankful

Question 5

Gratuitous

Answer 5

Unnecessary or unwanted

Syn: Unessential Ant: Important

Question 6

Ingratiate

Answer 6

To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness

Question 7

Ingrate

Answer 7

One who is not properly thankful

Question 8

DOC/DOCT

Answer 8

To teach

Question 9

Docile

Answer 9

Easily taught; submissive to instruction

Syn: Obedient Ant: Defiant

Question 10

Indoctrinate

Answer 10

To teach a certain point of view to

Syn: Instill

Question 11

Doctrine

Answer 11

That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas

Syn: Creed

Question 12

TEMPER

Answer 12

To temper; make less severe

Question 13

Temper

Answer 13

To decrease the strength of

Question 14

Temperance

Answer 14

Restraint or moderation;’especially in regard to alcohol or food

Syn: Frugality Ant: Indulgence

Question 15

PLAC

Answer 15

To please