Flashcards in Unit-8 Deck (16):
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Plac
Latin: to please
Complacent, Placebo, Placid
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Grat
Latin: pleasing, earning, thanks
Gratuitous, Ingratiate, Ingrate
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Doc/Doct
Latin: to teach
Docile, Indoctrinate, Doctrine
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Temper
Latin: To temper, make less severe
Temper, Temperance, Intemperate
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Complacent
Adj.
Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
Plac
Syn: smug
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Placebo
Noun
Something with a positive mental effect, but no physical effect
Plac
Syn: quick fix
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Placid
Adj.
Calm; undisturbed
Plac
Syn: Peaceful
Ant: Agitated
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Gratuitous
Adj.
Unnecessary or unwanted
Grat
Syn: unessential
Ant: Important
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Ingratiate
Verb
To gain another's favor by flattery or false friendliness
Grat
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Ingrate
Noun
One who is not properly thankful
Grat
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Docile
Adj.
Easily taught; submissive to instruction
Doc
Syn: obedient
Ant: defiant
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Indoctrinate
Verb
To teach a certain point of view to
Doct
Syn: Instill
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Doctrine
Noun
That which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
Doct
Syn: creed
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Temper
Verb
To decrease the strength of
Temper
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Temperance
Noun
Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food
Temper
Syn: Frugality
Ant: indulgence
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