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Complacent
adj. Satisfied with a situation that should changed or improved.
Stacy is
complacent
with a C- even though she is a potential A student.
Placebo
n. Something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect.
Tiny gave Toya a
placebo
pill to make her think it would make her pass the test.
Placid
adj. Calm; undisturbed
Because of Brenda's
placid
personality, she never seemed to let anything bother her.
Gratuitous
adj. Unnecessary or unwanted
Paula was awakened by
gratuitous
noise outside her bedroom.
Ingratiate
v. To gain another's favor by flattery or false friendliness.
Melissa tried to
ingratiate
her math teacher by showering her with compliments.
Ingrate
n. One who is not properly thankful
John appeared to be an
ingrate
when he did not thank his mother for his new car.
Docile
adj. Easily taught; submissive to instruction
Amy was more
docile
than her co-workers so her boss made her the store manager.
Indoctrinate
v. To teach a certain point of view to
The cult leader attempted to
indoctrinate
his new followers in the ways of his teachings.
Doctrine
n. That which is taught: body of beliefs or ideas
The
doctrine
convinced the children that aliens were real.
Temper
v. To decrease the strength of
Lisa
tempers
her appetite by drinking protein shakes.
Temperance
n. Restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food.
Connie's
temperance
at the bar sparred her a hangover the next morning.
Intemperate
adj. Lacking moderation; severe or extreme
Everyone stayed inside because the weather was
intemperate
today.
Author
BLMatthews
ID
198773
Card Set
Unit 8
Description
English
Updated
2013-02-08T01:17:17Z
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