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complacent
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satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved
EX: My mom is upset b/c I appear to be complacent with my math grades and she would like for me to try to work harder to improve them. |
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placebo
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something which has a positive mental effect, but no physical effect
EX: Some critics think ADHD medicines are placebo; they really don't think they work. |
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placid
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calm; undisturbed
EX: No matter how crazy his actions are, Oscar always appears very placid; he never screams or gets upset. My dad is never placid; he get wound up and angry quite quickly. |
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gratuitous
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unnecessary or unwanted
EX: That was a gratuitous comment, as it was totally uncalled for. He should have never said that. |
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ingratiate
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to gain another's favor by flattery or false friendliness
EX: Somehow, the short kid ingratiated himself with our coach b/c he is a starter and noone else thinks he is good. (he became likable). |
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ingrate
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one who is not properly thankful - ungrateful
EX: Sometimes my mom thinks I am ingrate about the time she puts into creating all my flashcards. |
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docile
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easily taught; submissive to instruction
EX; They say golden retriever dogs are very docile as you can teach them anything. |
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indoctrinate
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to teach a certain point of view to
EX: My parents have indoctrinated into Danny and I that we can't text and drive and we can't drink. |
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doctrine
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that which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas
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temper
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to decrease the strength of
EX: You need to temper your enthusiasm for the IPHONE b/c it could be a while before you get it, |
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temperance
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restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food
EX: My parents expect a lot of temperance from me with regards to peer pressure and alcohol. The day they hear I drank, they will loose all temperance and give me a HUGE consequence. |
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intemperate
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lacking moderation; severe or extreme
EX: My parent's punishment would be intemperate if they caught me making bad choices about anything. They have no temperance for poor choices or decisions. |
