Unit 8 Flashcards
(16 cards)
Complacent
Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
PLACERE, PLACITUM
To please
Placebo
Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect
Placid
Calm; undisturbed
GRATUS
Thankful
Gratuitous
Unnecessary or unwanted
Ingratiate
To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
Ingrate
One who is not properly thankful
Docere, Doctum
To teach
Docile
Easily taught; submissive to instruction
Indoctrinate
To teach a certain point of view to
Doctrine
That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
TEMPERARE, TEMPERATUM
to temper, make less severe
Temper
To decrease the strength of
Temperance
Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.
INTEMPERATE
Lacking moderation; severe or extreme