Vocabulary From Latin & Greek Roots - Unit 8 Flashcards
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Complacent
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PLAC
Adjective
Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved.
Syn: smug
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PLAC
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To please.
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Placebo
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PLAC
Noun
Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect.
Syn: quick fix
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Placid
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PLAC Adjective Calm; undisturbed. Syn: peaceful Ant: agitated
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GRAT
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Pleasing, earning thanks; or thankful.
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Gratuitous
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GRAT Adjective Unnecessary or unwanted. Syn: unessential Ant: important
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Ingratiate
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GRAT
Verb
To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness.
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Ingrate
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GRAT
Noun
One who is not properly thankful.
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DOC/DOCT
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To teach.
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Docile
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DOC Adjective Easily taught; submissive to instruction. Syn: obedient Ant: defiant
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Indoctrinate
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DOCT
Verb
To teach a certain point of view to.
Syn: instill
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Doctrine
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DOCT
Noun
That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas.
Syn: creed
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TEMPER
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To temper, make less severe.
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Temper
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TEMPER
Verb
To decrease the strength of.
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Temperance
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TEMPER Noun Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food. Syn: frugality Ant: indulgence
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Intemperate
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TEMPER
Adjective
Lacking moderation; severe or extreme.
Syn: rigorous
