Unit 8

Question 1

PLAC

Answer 1

Latin: “to please”

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: Peacful
Ant: Agitated

Question 5

GRAT

Answer 5

Latin: “pleasing, earning thanks” or thankful

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: GRAT

Question 9

DOC/DOCT

Answer 9

Latin: “to teach”

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: DOC
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: “to temper, make less severe”

Question 14

Temper

Answer 14

Temper
V: To decrease the strength of
Root: TEMPER

Question 15

Temperance

Answer 15

N: Restraint 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