Unit 8

Question 1

Plac

Answer 1

Latin: to please

Complacent, placeboplacid

Question 2

Complacent

Answer 2

Adj. satisfied with a situation that could 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: pleasing or earning thanks, thankful

Gratuitous, ingratiate, ingrate

Question 6

Gratuitous

Answer 6

Adj. unnecessary or unwanted
Root: Grat
Syn: unessential
Ant: unimportant

Question 7

Ingratiate

Answer 7

V. To gain another’s favor through flattery or false friendliness
Root: grat

Question 8

Ingrate

Answer 8

N. one who is not properly thankful

Root: Grat

Question 9

Doc/Doct

Answer 9

Latin: to teach

Docile, indoctrinate, doctrine

Question 10

Docile

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Indoctrinate

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Doctrine

Answer 12

N. that which is taught, body of beliefs or ideas
Root: Doct
Syn: creed

Question 13

Temper

Answer 13

Latin: to temper, make less severe

Temper, temperance, intemperate

Question 14

Temper

Answer 14

V. To decrease the strength of

Root: temper

Question 15

Temperance

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Intemperate

Answer 16

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