Unit 1 Flashcards
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VINC / VICT
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Latin: to conquer
Invincible, Provincial, Evince
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Invincible
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Adj; Unable to be conquered Root: Vinc Syn: Invulnerable Ant: Vulnerable
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Provincial
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Adj.
Limited in knowledge of the world; Narrow minded
Latin “Pro” - Forward
Ant: Sophisticated
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Evince
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Verb
To establish; To reflect the truth of
Latin “E” - Out of
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DUC / DUCT
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Latin- “To lead”
Conducive, Induce, Deduce
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Conducive
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Adj;
Supportive; Encouraging; Helping to bring about
Latin “Com” - with
Syn: Helpful, Favorable
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Induce
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Verb To lead towards an action Latin "In" - Towards Syn: Persuade Ant: Discourage
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Deduce
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Verb
To draw a conclusion form fact; To infer
Latin “De” - Down, Away From
Syn: Conclude
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TRACT
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Latin- To Drag
Protracted, Intractable, Retract
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Protracted
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Adj Extended in time; Prolonged Latin "Pro" - Forward Syn: Lingering Ant: Brief
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Intractable
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Adj Stubborn; Obstinate; Hard to move forward Latin "In" - Not Syn: Immovable Ant: Malleable
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Retract
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Verb
To draw back; Withdraw
Latin “Re” - Back
Syn: Repeal
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PETO
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Latin- To seek aggressively; To assail; To rush
Petulant, Impetuous, Impetus
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Petulant
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Adj
Short tempered; Irritable
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Impetuous
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Adj Acting passionately without forethought Latin "In" - In, Towards Syn: Rash Ant: Careful
