Unit One - Definitions Flashcards

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Provincial

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  • Adjective
  • Limited in knowledge of the work; narrow-minded
  • Latin
  • Antonym: sophisticated
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Invincible

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  • adjective
  • Definition: unable to be conquered
  • Latin
  • synonym: invulnerable, antonym: vulnerable
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Evince

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  • Verb
  • to establish; to reflect the truth out of
  • Latin
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Conducive

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  • adjective
  • Supporting;encouraging;helping to bring about
  • Latin
  • synonym: helpful;favorable
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Induce

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-verb
-to lead some action
-Latin
Synonym: persuade
Antonym: discourage

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Deduce

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Verb

  • to draw a conclusion from fact; to infer
  • Latin
    synonym: conclude
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Protracted

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Adjective
-extended in time; prolonged
-Latin
Synonym: lingering
Antonym: brief
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Retract

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Verb
-to draw back
-Latin
Synonym: repeal

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Petulant

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Adjective
Irritable, or short-tempered
-Latin

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Impetuous

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Adjective
-acting passionately and without forethought
-Latin 
Synonym: Rash
Antonym: Careful
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Impetus

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Noun
-that witch drives one; momentum
-Latin
Synonym: stimulus

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