Unit 3 Flashcards
1
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impulse
A
a sudden involuntary urge to do something
2
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expel
A
to send out or away
3
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conjecture
A
a guess often based on inadequate or faulty evidence
4
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dejected
A
downcast or sad, depressed
5
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abject
A
lowly miserable and wretched
6
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emissary
A
an agent sent on a mission
7
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dismissive
A
showing little regard, scornful
8
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remiss
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failing to fulfill one’s duty, negligent
9
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motive
A
cause for action
10
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motif
A
a recurring theme, subject, or idea
11
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emote
A
to dramatically express emotions
12
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compel
A
to force or strongly persuade, coerce