Unit 8

Question 1

PLAC

Answer 1

Latin Placere, Placitum
Means “to please”

Complacent, Placebo, Placid

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: peaceful
Ant: agitated

Question 5

GRAT

Answer 5

“Latin GRATUS
Means “pleasing, earning thanks” or “thankful”

Gratuitous,ingratiate,ingrate

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

DOC/DOCT

Answer 8

Latin Docere, Doctum
Means “to teach”

Docile, Indoctrinate, Doctrine

Question 9

Docile

Answer 9

Adj. easily taught; submissive to instruction
Root: DOC
Syn: obedient
Ant: defiant

Question 10

Indoctrinate

Answer 10

V. To teach to a certain point of view to
Root: DOCT
Syn: instill

Question 11

Doctrine

Answer 11

N. that which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
Root: DOCT
Syn: creed

Question 12

TEMPER

Answer 12

Latin Temperate, Temperatum
Means “to temper, make less severe”

Temper, Temperance, Intemperate

Question 13

Temper

Answer 13

V. To decrease the strength of

Root: TEMPER

Question 14

Temperance

Answer 14

N. restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food
Root: TEMPER
Syn: frugality
Ant: indulgence

Question 15

Intemperate

Answer 15

Adj. lacking moderation; severe or extreme
Root: TEMPER
Syn: rigorous