Unit 3 Flashcards by Christel Quiambao | Brainscape

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Compel

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To force or strongly persuade

Syn: Sway

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Impulse

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A sudden, involuntary urge to do something

Syn: Whim

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Expel

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To send out or away

Syn: Eject Ant: Admit

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Jac/Ject

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To throw, to cast

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Conjecture

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A guess, often one based on inadequate or faulty evidence

Syn: Theory Ant: Fact

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Dejected

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Downcast or sad; depressed

Syn: Dispirited Ant: Animated

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Abject

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Lowly, miserable, and wretched

Syn: Degraded Ant: Exalted

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Mit/Mis

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Send

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Emissary

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An agent sent on a mission

Syn: Go-between

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Dismissive

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Showing little regard; scornful

Syn: Contemptuous

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Remiss

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Failing to fulfill one’s duty; negligent

Syn: Delinquent Ant: Prudent

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Mat/Mov

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To move

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Motive

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Cause for action

Syn: Incentive

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Motif

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A reoccurring theme, subject, or idea

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Emote

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To dramatically express emotions

Syn: Dramatize

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Pel/Puls

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To push, to drive