unit 3 defintions Flashcards

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compel

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To force or strongly persuade; coerce

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PEL/PULS

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to push, to drive

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impulse

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A sudden, involuntary urge to do something

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expel

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To send out or away

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JAC/JECt

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to throw, to cast

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conjecture

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A guess, often one based on inadequate or faulty evidence

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dejected

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Downcast or sad; depressed

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abject

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Lowly, miserable and wretched

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MIT/MIS

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send

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dismissive

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Showing little regard; scornful

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remiss

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Failing to fulfill one’s duty; negligent

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MOT/mov

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to move

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motive

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Cause for action

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motif

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A recurring theme, subject or idea

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emote

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To dramatically express emotions

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