Book 4 vocab unit 3 Flashcards

1
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To force or strongly persuade; coerce

A

Compel

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2
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A sudden, involuntary urge to do something

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Impulse

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3
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To send out or away

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Expel

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4
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A guess, often one based on inadequate or faulty evidence

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Conjecture

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5
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Downcast or sad; depressed

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Dejected

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6
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Lowly, miserable and wretched

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Abject

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7
Q

An agent sent on a mission

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Emissary

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8
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Showing little regard; scornful

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Dismissive

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9
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Failing to fulfill one’s duty; negligent

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Remiss

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10
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Cause for action

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Motive

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11
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A recurring theme, subject or idea

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Motif

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12
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To dramatically express emotions

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Emote

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