Unit 8 Vocabulary

Question 0

Complacent

Answer 0

Adj. Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved.
Synonym: Smug

Question 1

PLAC

Answer 1

“to please”

Question 2

Placebo

Answer 2

N. Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect.
Synonym: Quick fix

Question 3

Placid

Answer 3

Adj. Calm; undisturbed.
Synonym: Peaceful
Antonym: Agistated

Question 4

GRAT

Answer 4

“pleasing, earning thanks”

“thankful”

Question 5

Gratuitous

Answer 5

Adj. Unnecessary or unwanted.
Synonym Unessential
Antonym: Important

Question 6

Ingratiate

Answer 6

V. To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness.

Question 7

Ingrate

Answer 7

N. One who is not properly thankful.

Question 8

DOC/DOCT

Answer 8

“to teach”

Question 9

Docile

Answer 9

Adj. Easily taught; submissive to instruction.
Synonym: Obedient
Antonym: Defiant

Question 10

Indoctrinate

Answer 10

V. To teach a certain point of view to.

Synonym: Instill

Question 11

Doctrine

Answer 11

N. That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas.

Synonym: Creed

Question 12

TEMPER

Answer 12

“to temper, make less severe”

Question 13

Temper

Answer 13

V. To decrease the strength of.

Question 14

Temperance

Answer 14

N. Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.
Synonym: Frugality
Antonym: Indulgence

Question 15

Intemperate

Answer 15

Adj. Lacking moderation; severe or extreme.

Synonym: Rigorous