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Unit 8 Vocab - Zevenbergen
English 10:Unit 8, Mr. Zevenbergen
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10th Grade
11/19/2009

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Term

complacent

Definition

 

 

adj.

 

satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved

Example: Susanna saw that the children were becoming lazy and

 

complacent

, so she

Term

placebo

Definition

 

 

n.

 

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

Example: Good news on the political front is often a

 

placebo

for the stock market, even

Term

placid

Definition

 

 

 

adj.

 

calm; undisturbed

Example: Tara's

 

placid

expression never seemed to register the chaos around her.

s

 

yn.

undisturbed

Term

gratuitous

Definition

 

 

 

adj.

 

unnecessary or unwanted

Example: Movies today are often criticized for

 

gratuitous

violence.

s

 

yn.

unessential

Term

ingratiate

Definition

 

 

v.

 

to gain another's favor by flattery or false friendliness

Example: Annie suspected that the student was trying to

 

ingratiate

himself with his

Term

ingrate

Definition

 

 

n.

 

one who is not properly thankful

Example: When Arbor threw her birthday present in disappointment, she seemed a

spoiled little

 

ingrate

.

Term

docile

Definition

 

 

adj.

 

easily taught; submissive to instruction

Example: Ruffles, who had previously been the most

 

docile

of the cats, suddenly started

Term

indoctrinate

Definition

 

 

 

v.

 

to teach a certain point of view to

Example: The cult leader attempted to

 

indoctrinate

his new followers in the ways of his

teachings.

s

 

yn.

instill

Term

doctrine

Definition

 

 

n.

 

that which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas

Example: Followers of this political

 

doctrine

believe that war is the solution to most

Term

temper

Definition

 

 

v.

 

to decrease the strength of

Example: Serita

 

tempers

her spicy stew with a little milk or yogurt.

Term

temperance

Definition

 

 

n.

 

restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food

Example: Jordan's

 

temperance

at the buffet table spared her the indigestion that I got.

Term

intemperate

Definition

 

 

 

adj.

 

lacking moderation; severe or extreme

Example: In terms of climate, the Sahara desert and Antarctica are two of the most

intemperate

 

places in the world.

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