Vocab 7-8 Flashcards
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Complacent
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Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
2
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Placebo
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Something that has a positive mental effects, but no physical effect
3
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Gratuitous
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Unnecessary or unwanted
4
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Ingratiate
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To gain another’s by flattery or false friendliness
5
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Ingrate
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One who is not properly thankful
6
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Docile
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Easily taught, submissive to instructions
7
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Indoctrinate
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To teach a certain point of view to
8
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Doctrine
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That which is taught, body of beliefs or ideas
9
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Temper
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To decrease the strength of
10
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Temperance
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Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol and foods
11
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Intemperate
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Lacking moderation, severe or extreme
12
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Proficient
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Skilled at, highly knowledgeable of
13
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Factotum
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An assistant who does a variety of jobs
14
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Facsimile
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A copy of, imitation
15
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Expound
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To explain or discuss in detail
