Vocabulary Unit 8 Flashcards
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Complacent
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Root: plac
Adjective
Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
Synonym: smug
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Plac
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please
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Placebo
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Root: plac
Noun
Something that has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect
Synonym: quick fix
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Placid
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Root: plac Adjective Calm, undisturbed Synonym: peaceful Antonym: agitated
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Grat
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Pleasing, earning thanks, thankful
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Gratuitous
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Root: grat Adjective Unnecessary or unwanted Synonym: unessential Antonym: important
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Ingratiate
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Root: grat
Verb
To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
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Ingrate
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Root: grate
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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Root: doc Adjective Easily taught, submissive to instruction Synonym: obedient Antonym: defiant
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Indoctrinate
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Root: doct
Verb
To teach a certain point of view to
Synonym: instill
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Doctrine
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Root: doct
Noun
That which is taught, a body of beliefs or ideas
Synonym: creed
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Temper
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To temper, make less severe
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Temper
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Root: temper
Verb
To decrease the strength of
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Temperance
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Root: temper Noun Restraint or moderation, especially in regard to alcohol or food Synonym: frugality Antonym: indulgence
