Unit 3 Vocab Flashcards

1
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compel

A

to force or strongly persuade; coerce

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2
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impulse

A

a sudden involuntary urge to do something

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3
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expel

A

to send out or away

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4
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jac/ ject

A

to throw; to cast

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5
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conjecture

A

a guess, often based on inadequate or faulty evidence

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6
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dejected

A

downcast or sad; depressed

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7
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abject

A

lowly, miserable, and wretched

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8
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mot/mov

A

to move

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9
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motive

A

cause for action

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10
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motif

A

a reoccurring theme, subject, or idea

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11
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emote

A

to dramatically express emotions

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12
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mit/mis

A

send

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13
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emissary

A

an agent sent on a mission

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14
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dismissive

A

showing little regard; scornful

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15
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remiss

A

failing to fulfill ones duty; negligent

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16
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pel /pus

A

to push; to drive