Unit 1 Vocabulary Flashcards

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1
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Vince/vict

A

To conquer

Latin

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2
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Invincible

A

Unable to be conquered
Syn: invulnerable
Ant: vulnerable

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3
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Provincial

A

Narrow minded

Ant: sophisticated

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4
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Evince

A

To establish, to respect the truth

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5
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Duc/duct

A

To lead

Latin

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Conducive

A

Supporitive, encouraging

Syn: helpful, favorable

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7
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Induce

A

to lead towards some action
Syn: persuade
Ant: discourage

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8
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Deduce

A

To draw conclusion from fact

Syn: conclude

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9
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Tract

A

Drag

Latin

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10
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Protracted

A

Extended in time
Syn: lingering
Ant: brief

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Intractable

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Stubborn
Syn: immovable
Ant: malleable

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12
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Retract

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To draw back, withdraw

Syn: repeal

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13
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Peto

A

Latin

To assail, to rush

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14
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Petulant

A

Short tempered

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15
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Impetuous

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Acting passionately and without forethought

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16
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Impetus

A

That which drives you

Syn: stimulus