Flashcards in Unit 1 Deck (16)
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VINC/VICT
Latin: Vincere, Victum
To Conquer
Invincible, Provincial, Evince
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Invincible
Adj.
Unable to be conquered
Root: VINC
Syn: Invulnerable
Ant: Vulnerable
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Provincial
Adj.
Limited in knowledge of the world
Root: VINC
Ant: Sophisticated
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Evince
Verb
To establish
Root: VINC
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DUC/DUCT
Latin
Ducere, Ductum
To Lead
Conducive
Induce
Deduce
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Conducive
Adj.
Supporting
Root: DUC
Syn: Helpful, Favorable
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Induce
V.
To lead towards some action.
Root: DUC
Syn:Persuade
Ant:Discourage
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Deduce
V.
To draw a conclusion from fact
Root: DUC
Syn: Conclude
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TRACT
Latin
Trahere, Tractum
To Drag
Protracted
Intractable
Retract
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Protracted
Adj.
Extended in time
Root: TRACT
Syn: Lingering
Ant: Brief
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Intractable
Adj.
Stubborn
Root: TRACT
Syn: Immovable
Ant: Malleable
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Retract
V.
To draw back
Root: TRACT
Syn: Repeal
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PETO
Latin
Petere, Petitum
To seek aggressively
Petulant
Impetuous
Impetus
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Petulant
Adj.
Irritable or short-tempered
Root: PETO
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Impetuous
Adj.
Acting passionately and without forethought
Root: PETO
Syn: Rash
Ant: Careful
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