Bickley Unit 8 Flashcards

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Complacent

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Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved

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Plac

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To please

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Placebo

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Something that has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect.

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3
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Placid

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Calm, undisturbed

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4
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Gratuitous

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Unnecessary or unwanted

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5
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Ingratiate

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To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness

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Grat

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Pleasing, earning thanks, or thankful

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Ingrate

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One who is not properly thankful

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8
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Doc, doct

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To teach

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Docile

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Easily taught, submissive to instruction

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Indoctrinate

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To teach a certain point of view to

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Doctrine

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That which is taught, body of beliefs or ideas

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Temper (unit)

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To temper, make less severe

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Temper (word)

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To decrease the strength of

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14
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Temperance

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Restraint or moderation especially in regards to alcohol or food

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Intemperate

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Lacking moderation, severe or extreme