Unit 3

Question 1

PEL/PULS (Latin)

Answer 1

To push, to drive

Question 2

Compel (L)

Answer 2

To force or strongly persuade; coerce

Syn: Sway

Question 3

Impulse (L)

Answer 3

A sudden, involuntary urge to do something

Syn: Whim, Spur

Question 4

Expel (L)

Answer 4

To send out or away

Syn: Eject

Question 5

JAC/JECT (Latin)

Answer 5

To throw, to cast

Question 6

Conjecture (L)

Answer 6

A guess, often one based on inadequate or faulty evidence

Synonym: Theory
Antonym: Fact

Question 7

Dejected (L)

Answer 7

Downcast or sad; depressed

Synonym: Dispirited
Antonym: Animated

Question 8

Abject (L)

Answer 8

Lowly, miserable and wretched

Synonym: Degraded
Antonym: Exalted

Question 9

MIT/MIS (Latin)

Answer 9

Send

Question 10

Emissary (L)

Answer 10

An agent sends on a mission

Synonym: Go behind

Question 11

Dismissive (Latin)

Answer 11

Showing little regard; scornful

Synonym: Competuous

Question 12

Remiss (L)

Answer 12

Failing to fulfill one’s duty; negligent

Synonym: Delinquent
Antonym: Prudent

Question 13

MOT/MOV (Latin)

Answer 13

To move

Question 14

Motive (L)

Answer 14

Cause for action

Synonym: Incentive

Question 15

Motif (Latin)

Answer 15

A recurring theme, subject or idea

Question 16

Emote (L)

Answer 16

To dramatically express emotions

Synonym: Dramatize