English Vocab Root Words 5,6,7,8

Root word: Plac, Latin placere, placitum

Root word: Plac, Latin placere, placitum

to please

Complacent

satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved

Placebo

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

placid

calm, peaceful

Root word: Grat (Latin:Gratus)

earning thanks, thankful

Gratuitous

unnecessary or unwanteed

Ingratiate

to gain another's favor by flattery or false friendliness

Ingrate

one who is not properly thankful

Root word: Doc/Doct Latin docere, doctum

to teach

Docile

easily taught; submissive to instruction

Indoctrinate

to teach a certain point of view to another

Doctrine

that which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas

Root word: Temper Latin temperare, temperatum

to make less severe, to temper

Temper

to decrease the strength of

Temperance

restraint or moderation

Intemperate

lacking moderation; severe of extreme