Unit 8 Flashcards
1
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PLAC
A
- Latin
- to please
- complacent, placebo, placid
2
Q
Complacent
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- adj.
- satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
- PLAC
- syn:smug
3
Q
Placebo
A
- n.
- something that has a positive mental effect but no physical effect
- PLAC
- syn:quick fix
4
Q
Placid
A
- adj.
- calm; undisturbed
- PLAC
- syn:peaceful
- ant:agitated
5
Q
GRAT
A
- Latin
- pleasing, earning thanks
- Gratuitous, Ingratiate, Ingrate
6
Q
Gratuitous
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- adj.
- unnecessary or unwanted
- GRAT
- syn:unessential
- ant:important
7
Q
Ingratiate
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- v.
- to gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
- GRAT
8
Q
Ingrate
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- n.
- one who is not properly thankful
- GRAT
9
Q
DOC/DOCT
A
- Latin
- to teach
- Indoctrinate, Doctrine, Docile
10
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Docile
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- adj.
- easily taught; submissive instruction
- DOC/DOCT
- syn:obedient
- ant:defiant
11
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Indoctrinate
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- v.
- to teach a certain point of view to
- DOCT/DOC
- syn:install
12
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Doctrine
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- n.
- that which is taught;body of beliefs or ideas
- DOCT/DOC
- syn:creed
13
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TEMPER
A
- Latin
- to temper, make less severe
- Temper, Temperance, Intemperate
14
Q
Temper
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- v.
- to decrease the strength of
- TEMPER
15
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Temperance
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- n.
- restraint or moderation; especially in regards of alcohol or food
- TEMPER
- syn:frugality
- ant:indulgence
