Unit 8

Question 1

Plac

Answer 1

Latin. To please

Question 2

Complacent

Answer 2

Adj. Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
Root: plac
Syn: smug
Ant:

Question 3

Placebo

Answer 3

Noun. Something that has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect.
Root: plac
Syn: quick fix
Ant:

Question 4

Placid

Answer 4

Adj. Calm; undisturbed
Root: plac
Syn: peaceful
Ant: agitated

Question 5

Grat

Answer 5

Latin. Pleasing, earning thanks, thankful.

Question 6

Gratuitous

Answer 6

Adj. unnecessary or unwanted
Root: grat
Syn: unessential
Ant: important

Question 7

Ingratiate

Answer 7

Verb. To gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
Root: grat
Syn:
Ant.

Question 8

Ingrate

Answer 8

Noun. One who is not properly thankful
Root: grat
Syn:
Ant:

Question 9

Doct/Doc

Answer 9

Latin. To teach

Question 10

Docile

Answer 10

Adj. easily taught, submissive to instruction
Root: doc
Syn: obedient
Ant: defiant

Question 11

Indoctrinate

Answer 11

Verb. To teach a certain point of view to
Root: doct
Syn: instill
Ant:

Question 12

Doctrine

Answer 12

Noun. That which is taught, body of beliefs or ideas
Root: doct
Syn: creed
Ant:

Question 13

Temper

Answer 13

Latin. To temper, make less severe.

Question 14

Temper

Answer 14

Verb. To decrease the strength of.
Root: temper
Syn:
Ant:

Question 15

Temperance

Answer 15

Noun. Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.
Root: temper
Syn: frugality
Ant: indulgence
Ant:

Question 16

Intemperate

Answer 16

Adj. lacking moderation, severe or extreme.
Root: temper
Syn: rigorous
Ant: