Unit 3 Flashcards
1
Q
pel/puls
A
to push, to drive
2
Q
compel
A
to force or strongly persuade; coerce
3
Q
impulse
A
a sudden, involuntary urge to do something
4
Q
expel
A
to send out or away
5
Q
jac/ject
A
to throw, to cast
6
Q
conjecture
A
a guess, often one based on inadequate or faulty evidence
7
Q
dejected
A
downcast or sad; depressed
8
Q
abject
A
lowly, miserable and wretched
9
Q
mit/mis
A
send
10
Q
emissary
A
an agent sent on a mission
11
Q
dismissive
A
showing little regard; scornful
12
Q
remiss
A
failing to fulfill one’s duty; negligent
13
Q
mot/mov
A
to move
14
Q
motive
A
cause for action
15
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motif
A
a recurring theme, subject or idea
