Unit Eight Flashcards

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PLAC

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Latin, to please.

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Complacent

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Adj. happy with a situation. Syn. Smug

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Placebo

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N. something which has a positive mental effect. Syn. Quick fix.

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Placid

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Calm.syn. Peaceful ant. Agitated.

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GRAT

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Latin, “thankful”

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Gratuitous

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Adj. unnecessary or unwanted. Syn. Unessential. Ant. Important.

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Ingratiate

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V. To gain another’s flavor.

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Ingrate

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One who is not properly thankful

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DOC/DOCT

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Latin, “to teach”

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Docile

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adj. easily taught syn. Obedient. Ant. Defiant

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Indoctrinate

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V. To teach a certain point of view. Syn. Instill.

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Doctrine

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N. that which is taught. Syn: creed

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TEMPER

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Latin, “to temper, make less severe”

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Temper

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V. To decrease the strength of.

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Temperance

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N. restraint or moderation.syn: frugality ant: indulgence.

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Intemperate

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Adj. lacking moderation. Syn: rigorous.