Vocabulary Unit 8

Question 0

“n. Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect”

SYN: Quick Fix

PLAC: To please

Answer 0

Placebo

Question 1

“adj. Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved”

SYN: Smug

PLAC: To please

Answer 1

Complacent

Question 2

adj. Calm; undisturbed

SYN: Peaceful
ANT: Agitated

PLAC: To Please

Answer 2

Placid

Question 3

“adj. Unnecessary or unwanted”

SYN: Unessential
ANT: Important

GRAT: Pleasing, Thankful

Answer 3

Gratuitous

Question 4

“v. To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness”

GRAT: To please, Thankful

Answer 4

Ingratiate

Question 5

“n. One who is not properly thankful”

GRAT: To please, Thankful

Answer 5

Ingrate

Question 6

“adj. Easily taught; submissive to instruction”

SYN: Obedient
ANT: Defiant

DOC/DOCT: To teach

Answer 6

Docile

Question 7

“v. To teach a certain point of view to”

SYN: Instill

DOC/DOCT: To teach

Answer 7

Indoctrinate

Question 8

“n. That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas”

SYN: Creed

DOC/DOCT: To teach

Answer 8

Doctrine

Question 9

“v. To decrease the strength of”

TEMPER: Make less severe

Answer 9

Temper

Question 10

“n. Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.”

SYN: Frugality
ANT: Indulgence

TEMPER: To make less severe

Answer 10

Temperance

Question 11

“adj. Lacking moderation; severe or extreme”

SYN: Rigorous

TEMPER: To make less severe

Answer 11

Intemperate