Unit 8 Vocabulary

Question 0

Complacent

Answer 0

satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved adj.
Syn: smug

Question 1

Plac

Answer 1

to please

Question 2

Placebo

Answer 2

something that has a positive mental affect, but no physical affect n.
Syn: quick fix

Question 3

Placid

Answer 3

calm, undisturbed adj.
Syn: peaceful
Ant: agitated

Question 4

Grat

Answer 4

pleasing, earning thanks, thankful

Question 5

Gratuitous

Answer 5

unnecessary or unwanted adj.
Syn: unessential
Ant: important

Question 6

Ingratiate

Answer 6

to gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness v.

Question 7

Ingrate

Answer 7

one who is not properly thankful n.

Question 8

Doc/Doct

Answer 8

to teach

Question 9

Docile

Answer 9

easily taught, submissive to instruction adj.
Syn: obedient
Ant: defiant

Question 10

Indoctrinate

Answer 10

to teach a certain point of view to v.

Syn: distill

Question 11

Doctrine

Answer 11

that which is taught, body of beliefs or ideas n.

Syn: creed

Question 12

Temper

Answer 12

to temper, to make less severe

Question 13

Temper

Answer 13

to decrease the strength of v.

Question 14

Temperance

Answer 14

restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food n.
Syn: frugality
Ant: indulgence

Question 15

Intemperate

Answer 15

lacking moderation, severe or extreme adj.

Syn: rigorous