Unit Eight

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
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: clam; undisturbed
Root: plac
Syn: peaceful
Ant: agitated

Question 5

Grat

Answer 5

Latin: “pleasing, earning thanks” or “ thankful

Gratuitous, ingratiate, ingrate

Question 6

Gratuitous

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Ingratiate

Answer 7

V: to gain another’s favor by flattery or false friend
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/ Doct
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 benefits 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 or food
Root: temper
Syn: fragility
Ant: indulgence

Question 16

Intemperate

Answer 16

Adj: lacking moderation; severe or extreme
Root: temper
Syn: rigorous