PLAC

GREEK ROOT

"to please"

PLACERE/PLACITUM

LATIN ROOTS

"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; undisturbed

GRAT

Greek Root

"pleasing, earning thanks, or thankful"

GRATUS

Latin Root

"Pleasing, earning thanks, thankful"

gratuitous

unnecessary or unwanted

ingratiate

to gain another's favor by flattery or false friendliness

ingrate

one who is not properly thankful

DOC/DOCT

GREEK ROOTS

"to teach"

DOCERE/DOCTUM

LATIN ROOTS

"TO TEACH"

DOCILE

easily taught; submissive to instruction

indoctrinate

to teach a certain point of view to

doctrine

that which is taught; body of beliefs or ideas

TEMPER

GREEK ROOT

"TO DECREASE THE STRENGTH OF"

TEMPERARE/TEMPERATUM

LATIN ROOTS

"to temper, make less sever"

temper

to decrease the strength of

temperance

restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food

intemperate

lacking moderation; severe or extreme