Unit Eight Flashcards
Complacent
Adj. Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved.
Root: Plac
Syn: smug
Ant: dissatisfied
Placebo
N. Something which has a positive mental effect but no physical effect.
Root: Plac
Syn: quick fix
Ant: antibiotic
Placid
adj. Calm;undisturbed.
Root: Plac
Syn: peaceful
Ant: agitated
Gratuitous
Adj. Unnecessary or unwanted.
Root: Grat
Syn: unessential
Ant: important
Ingratiate
V. To gain another’s by flattery or false friendliness.
Root: Grat
Syn: hypocrite
Ant: honest
Ingrate
N. One who is not properly thankful.
Root: Grat
Syn: spoiled
Ant: gratuitous
Docile
Adj.Easily taught; submissive to instruction.
Root: Doc/Doct
Syn: obedient
Ant: defiant
Indoctrinate
V. To teach certain point of view to.
Root: Doc/Doct
Syn: instill
Ant: forget
Doctrine
N. That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas.
Root: Doc/Doct
Syn: creed
Ant: idea
Temper
V. To decrease the strength of.
Root: Temper
Syn: weaken
Ant: strengthen
Temperance
N. Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol and food.
Root: Temper
Syn: frugality
Ant: indulgence
Intemperate
Adj. Lacking moderation; severe or extreme.
Root: Temper
Syn: rigorous
Ant: small.
Plac
Latin: to please
Complacent, placebo, placid.
Grat
Latin: pleasing, earning thanks or thankful.
Gratuitous, ingratiate, ingrate.
Doc/Doct
Latin: to teach.
Docile, indoctrinate, doctrine.
