english 10h vocab 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, involentary 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 fulfil one’s duty, negligent
13
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MOT/MOV
A
“To move”
14
Q
Motive
A
Cause for action
15
Q
Motif
A
A recurring theme, subject or idea
