Root Words Unit 3 Flashcards
1
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To force or strongly persuade; to coerce
A
Compel (V.)
2
Q
A sudden, involuntary urge to do something
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Impulse (N.)
3
Q
To take out or away, to send out or away
A
Expel (V.)
4
Q
A guess, often one based on inadequate
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Conjecture (N.)
5
Q
Down cast or sad; depressed
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Dejected (Adj.)
6
Q
Lowly; miserable and wretched
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Abject (Adj.)
7
Q
An agent sent on a mission
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Emissary (N.)
8
Q
Showing little regard; scornful
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Dismissive (Adj.)
9
Q
Failing to fulfill one’s duty; negligent
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Remiss (Adj.)
10
Q
A cause for action
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Motive (N.)
11
Q
A recurring theme, subject, or idea
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Motif (N.)
12
Q
To dramatically express emotions
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Emote (V.)
