Unit 8

Question 1

Plac

Answer 1

Latin “to please”

Complacent, Placebo, Placid

Question 2

Complacent

Answer 2

Adj
Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
Latin “com”- too pleased
Syn: Smug

Question 3

Placebo

Answer 3

Noun
Something that has a positive mental effect but to mental effect
Latin “I will please”
Syn: quick fix

Question 4

Placid

Answer 4

Adj
Calm, undisturbed
Syn: Peaceful
Ant: Agitated

Question 5

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

Gratuitous, Ingratiate, Ingrate

Answer 5

Grat

Question 6

Gratuitous

Answer 6

Adj
Unwanted or unnecessary 
Latin "gratus" - done only to please
Syn: Unessential
Ant: important

Question 7

Ingratiate

Answer 7

Verb
To gain another favor by flattery or false friendliness
Latin “in,to”- into favor

Question 8

Ingrate

Answer 8

Noun
One who isn’t properly thankful
Latin “in”- not

Question 9

Doc/Doct

Answer 9

Latin “to teach”

Docile, Indoctrinate, Doctrine

Question 10

Docile

Answer 10

Adj
Easily taught, submissive to instruction
Latin "docilis"- able to be taught
Syn: Obedient
Ant: defiant

Question 11

Indoctrinate

Answer 11

Verb
To teach a certain point of view to
Latin “in”- into
Syn: Instill

Question 12

Doctrine

Answer 12

Noun
That which is taught, body of beliefs or ideas
Latin “doctrina”- a teaching
Syn: Creed

Question 13

Temper

Answer 13

Latin “to temper, make less severe”

Temper, Intemperance, Temperance

Question 14

Temper

Answer 14

Verb

To decrease the strength of

Question 15

Temperance

Answer 15

Noun
Restraint or moderation, especially in alcohol or food.
Syn: Frugality
Ant: Indulgence

Question 16

Intemperant

Answer 16

Adj
Lacking moderation, severe or extreme
Latin “in”- not
Syn: Rigorous