Flashcards in Unit 8 Deck (16):
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PLAC
Placere; Placitum To please
Latin
Complacent, Placebo, Placid
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Complacent
adj.
Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved.
PLAC
Syn: Smug
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Placebo
N.
Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect.
PLAC
Syn: Quick fix
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Placid
Adj.
Calm, undisturbed.
PLAC
Syn: Peaceful
Ant: Agitatedp
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GRAT
Latin
Gratus
Pleasing, earning thanks, thankful.
Gratuitous, Ingratiate, Ingrate
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Gratuitous
Adj.
Unnecessary or unwanted.
GRAT
Syn: unessential
Ant: Important
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Ingratiate
V.
To gain another's favor by flattery or false friendliness.
GRAT
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Ingrate
N.
One who is not properly thankful.
GRAT
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DOC/DOCT
Latin Docere, Doctum
To teach.
Docile, Indoctrinate, Doctrine.
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Docile
Adj.
Easily taught.
DOC
Syn: Obedient
Ant: Defiant
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Indoctrinate
V.
To teach a certain point of view.
DOCT
Syn: Instill
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Doctrine
N.
That which is taught.
DOCT
Syn: Creed
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TEMPER
Latin TEMPERARE, TEMPERATUM
To temper, make less severe.
Temper, temperance, Intemperate
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Temper
V.
To decrease the strength of.
TEMPER
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Temperance
N
Restraint or moderation.
TEMPER
Syn: Frugality
Ant: Indulgence
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