Unit 1 Flashcards
1
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VINC/VICT
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To conquer
Latin
Invincible, Provincial, Evince
2
Q
Invincible
A
Adjective Unable to be conquered VINC/VICT Syn- invulnerable Ant- vulnerable
3
Q
Provincial
A
Adjective
Limited in knowledge about the world; narrow-minded
VINC/VICT
Ant- sophisticated
4
Q
Evince
A
Verb
To establish; to reflect the truth
5
Q
DUC/DUCT
A
To lead
Latin
Conducive, Induce, Deduce
6
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Conducive
A
Adjective
Supporting; encouraging; helping to bring out
DUC/DUCT
Syn- helpful, favorable
7
Q
Induce
A
Verb To lead toward some action DUC/DUCT Syn- persuade Ant- discourage
8
Q
Deduce
A
Verb
To draw a conclusion from fact; to infer
DUC/DUCT
Syn- conclude
9
Q
Tract
A
To drag
Latin
Protracted, Intractable, Retract
10
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Protracted
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Adjective Extended in time; prolonged TRACT Syn- lingering Ant- brief
11
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Intractable
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Adjective Stubborn, obstinate, hard to move forward TRACT Syn- immovable Ant- malleable
12
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Retract
A
Verb
To draw back; withdraw
TRACT
Syn- repeal
13
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PETO
A
To seek aggressively, to assail, to rush
Latin
Petulant, Impetuous, Impetus
14
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Petulant
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Adjective
Irritable or short-tempered
PETO
15
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Impetuous
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Adjective Acting passionately and without forethought PETO Syn- rash Ant- careful
