Unit Eight Flashcards
Plac
Latin: to please
Complacent, placebo, placid
Complacent
Adj: satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
Root: plac
Syn: smug
Placebo
N: something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect
Root: plac
Syn: quick fix
Placid
Adj: clam; undisturbed
Root: plac
Syn: peaceful
Ant: agitated
Grat
Latin: “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 friend
Root: grat
Ingrate
N: one who is not properly thankful
Root: grat
Doc/ Doct
Latin: 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: Doct
Syn: instill
Doctrine
N: that which is taught; body of benefits or ideas
Root: Doct
Syn: creed
Temper
Latin: 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: fragility
Ant: indulgence
