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16 Cards in this Set
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"to please"
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complacent
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satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved.
The man was shy and complacent in the face of authority. |
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placebo
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something that has a positive mental effect but no physical effect.
Thinking that a sugar pill can cure you may cause a placebo effect. |
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Placid
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Calm and undisturbed
Tara's placid expression never seemed to register the chaos around her |
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Grat
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pleasing, earning thanks, or thankful.
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gratuitous
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unnecessary or unwanted
Movies are often criticized for gratuitous violence |
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ingratiate
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to gain another's favor by flattery or false friendliness
The boy would often ingratiate himself with the teachers. |
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Ingrate
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One who is not properly thinking
Some would argue that Eric Cartman is a bit of an ingrate. |
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Doc/Doct
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To teach
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Docile
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easily taught, submissive to instruction
The servant was docile by nature and so his status seemed to suit him. |
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Indoctrinate
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To teach a certain point of view to
The professor had a habit of indoctrinating in areas that weren't neccessary |
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doctrine
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that which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas.
Followers of this political doctrine think that military dolphins should be trained. |
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Temper
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to temper; make less severe
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Temper
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to decrease the strength of
The boys rage was tempered by the soft fur of his teddy bear. |
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Temperance
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restraint or moderation, especially in regard to alcohol or food.
The drunk had absolutely no Temperance within him. |
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Intemperate
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Lacking moderation, severe or extreme
Between fits of rage and bursts of kindness, the boy seemed the most intemperate boy in the world. |
