Unit 1 Flashcards
1
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Vinc/Vict
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To conquer
Latin
Invincible, provincial, evince
2
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Invincible
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adjective Unable to be conquered Vinc/Vict S- Invulnerable A- Vulnerable
3
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Provincial
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adjective Limited in knowledge of the world; narrow-minded Vinc/Vict S- N/A A- Sophisticated
4
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Evince
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verb To establish; to reflect the truth of Vinc/Vict S- N/A A- N/A
5
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Duc/Duct
A
To lead
Latin
Conducive, induce, deduce
6
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Conducive
A
adjective Supportive; encouraging; helping to bring about Duc/Duct S- Helpful, favorable A- N/A
7
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Induce
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verb To lead towards some action Duc/Duct S- Persuade A- Discourage
8
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Deduce
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verb To draw a conclusion from fact; to infer Duc/Duct S- Conclude A- N/A
9
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Tract
A
To drag
Latin
Protracted, intractable, retract
10
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Protracted
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adjective Extended in time; prolonged Tract S- Lingering A- Brief
11
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Intractable
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adjective Stubborn; obstinate; hard to move forward Tract S- Immovable A- Malleable
12
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Retract
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verb To draw back; withdraw Tract S- Repeal A- N/A
13
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Peto
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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 S- N/A A- N/A
15
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Impetuous
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adjective Acting passionately and without forethought Peto S- Rash A- Careful