Unit 8 Vocab (8 Words)

Which word means "satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved"?

• complacent

• placid

• gratuitous

• docile

Which word means "something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect"?

• placebo

• ingrate

• doctrine

• temperance

Which word means "calm; undisturbed"?

• placid

• complacent

• intemperate

• docile

Which word means "easily taught; submissive to instruction"?

• docile

• intemperate

• complacent

• placid

Which word means "to decrease the strength of"?

• temper

• indoctrinate

• ingratiate

• complacent

Which word means "lacking motivation; severe or extreme"?

• intemperate

• docile

• gratuitous

• placid

Which word means "one who is not properly thankful"?

• placebo

• ingrate

• ingratiate

• complacent

Which word means "to gain another's favor by flattery or false friendliness"?

• complacent

• ingrate

• ingratiate

• placid

What does the word "complacent" mean?

• satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved; smug

• calm; undisturbed; peaceful

• easily taught; submission to instruction; obedient

• to make something less intense or extreme

What does the word "placebo" mean?

• lacking moderation; severe or extreme; unrestrained

• easily taught; submissive to instruction; obedient

• something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect

• to make something less intense or extreme