Unit 8 Flashcards
PLAC
Latin, “to please”
- complacent
- placebo
- placid
GRAT
Latin, “ pleasing,earning,thanks, or thankful”
- gratuitous
- ingratiate
- ingrate
DOC/DOCT
Latin, “ to teach “
- docile
- indoctrinate
- doctrine
TEMPER
Latin “to temper, make less severe”
- temper
- temperance
- intemperate
Complacent
Adjective
“Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved”
Synonym: smug
Placebo
Noun
“Something which has a positive mental effect but no physical effect”
Synonym: quick fix
Placid
Adjective
“Calm; undisturbed”
Synonym: peaceful
Antonym: agitated
Gratuitous
Adjective
“Unnecessary, or unwanted”
Synonym: unessential
Antonym: important
Ingratiate
Verb
“to gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness”
Ingrate
Noun
“one who is not properly thankful”
Docile
Adjective
“Easily taught; submissive to negativity”
Synonym: obedient
Antonym: defiant
Indoctrinate
Verb
“To teach a certain point of view to”
Synonym: instill
Doctrine
Verb
“to decrease the strength of”
Temperance
Noun
“Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food”
Synonym: frugality
Antonym: indulgence
Intemperate
Adjective
“Lacking moderation, severe or extreme”
Synonym: rigorous
