Unit Eight Flashcards
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PLAC
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Latin, to please.
2
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Complacent
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Adj. happy with a situation. Syn. Smug
3
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Placebo
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N. something which has a positive mental effect. Syn. Quick fix.
4
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Placid
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Calm.syn. Peaceful ant. Agitated.
5
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GRAT
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Latin, “thankful”
6
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Gratuitous
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Adj. unnecessary or unwanted. Syn. Unessential. Ant. Important.
7
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Ingratiate
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V. To gain another’s flavor.
8
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Ingrate
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One who is not properly thankful
9
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DOC/DOCT
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Latin, “to teach”
10
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Docile
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adj. easily taught syn. Obedient. Ant. Defiant
11
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Indoctrinate
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V. To teach a certain point of view. Syn. Instill.
12
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Doctrine
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N. that which is taught. Syn: creed
13
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TEMPER
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Latin, “to temper, make less severe”
14
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Temper
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V. To decrease the strength of.
15
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Temperance
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N. restraint or moderation.syn: frugality ant: indulgence.
16
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Intemperate
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Adj. lacking moderation. Syn: rigorous.
