Unit 8

Question 1

PLAC

Answer 1

Latin: Placere, Placitum means to “please.”

Complacent, Placebo, Placid.

Question 2

Complacent

Answer 2

adj. Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved.
Root: Plac
Syn: Smug

Question 3

Placebo

Answer 3

n. Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect.
Root: Plac
Syn: Quick Fix

Question 4

Placid

Answer 4

adj. Calm; undisturbed.
Root: Plac
Syn: Peaceful
Ant: Agitated

Question 5

GRAT

Answer 5

Latin: Gratus means “pleasing, earning thanks” or “thankful.”

Gratuitous, Ingratiate, Ingrate.

Question 6

Gratuitous

Answer 6

adj. Unnecessary or unwanted.
Root: Grat
Syn: Unessential
Ant: Important

Question 7

Ingratiate

Answer 7

v. To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness.
Root: Grat

Question 8

Ingrate

Answer 8

n. One who is not properly thankful.

Root: Grate

Question 9

DOC/ DOCT

Answer 9

Latin: Docere, Doctum means to “teach.”

Docile, Indoctrinate, Doctrine.

Question 10

Docile

Answer 10

adj. Easily taught, submissive to instruction.
Root: Doc
Syn: Obedient
Ant: Defiant

Question 11

Indoctrinate

Answer 11

v. To teach a certain point of view to.
Root: Doct
Syn: Instill

Question 12

Doctrine

Answer 12

n. That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas.
Root: Doct
Syn: Creed

Question 13

TEMPER

Answer 13

Latin: Temperare, Temperatum means to “temper, make less severe.”

Temper, Temperance, Intemperate.

Question 14

Temper

Answer 14

v. To decrease the strength of.

Root: Temper

Question 15

Temperance

Answer 15

n. Restrain or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.
Root: Temper
Syn: Frugality
Ant: Indulgence

Question 16

Intemperate

Answer 16

adj. Lacking moderation; severe or extreme.
Root: Temper
Syn: Rigorous