Unit 8 Flashcards
Plac
Latin. Means to please
complacent, placebo, placid
Grat
Latin. Means pleasing, earning thanks, or thankful.
Doc, doct
Latin. Means to teach
Temper
Latin means to temper to make less severe
Temper, temperance, intemperate
Complacent
Adjective. Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved.
Root: plac
Syn: smug
Placebo
Noun. Something which has a positive mental effect but has no physical effect.
Root: plac
Syn: quick fix
Placid
Adjective. Calm; undisturbed
Root: plac
Syn: peaceful
Ant: agitated
Gratuitous
Adjective. Unnecessary or unwanted.
Root: grat
Syn: unessential
Ant: important
Ingratiate
Verb. To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness.
Root: grat.
Ingrate
Noun. One who is not properly thankful
Root: grat
Docile
Adjective. Easily taught; submissive to instruction.
Root: doc
Syn: obedient
Ant: defiant
Indoctrinate
Verb. To teach a certain point of view to.
Root: doct
Syn: instill
Doctrine
Noun. That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas.
Root: doct
Syn: creed
Temperance
Noun. Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.
Root: temper
Syn: frugality
Ant: indulgence
Intemperate
Adjective. Lacking moderation; severe or extreme
Root: temper
Syn: rigorous
