Unit IIX Flashcards
Placere/Placitum
to please
Complacent (adj).
Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
Syn: Smug
Placebo (n).
Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect
Syn: Quick-fix
Placid (adj).
Calm; undisturbed
Syn: Peaceful
Ant: Agitated
Gratus
Pleasing, earning thanks, or thankful
Gratuitous (adj).
Unnecessary or unwanted
Syn: unessential
Ant: important
Ingratiate (v).
To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
Ingrate (n).
One who is not properly thankful
Docere/Doctum
To teach
Docile (adj).
Easily taught; submissive to instruction
Syn: Obedient
Ant: Defiant
Indoctrinate (v).
To teach a certain point of view to
Syn: instill
Doctrine (n).
That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
Syn: Creed
Temperare/Temperatum
To temper, make less severe
Temper (v).
To decrease the strength of
Temperance (n).
Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.
Syn: Frugality
Ant: Indulgence
