Unit One Flashcards
1
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VINC/VICT
A
- to conquer
- Latin
- Invincible, provincial, evince
2
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Invincible
A
- Adjective
- Unable to be conquered
- VINC/VICT
- Syn: invulnerable
- Ant: vulnerable
3
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Provincial
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- Adjective
- Limited knowledge of the world; narrow minded
- VINC/VICT
- Ant: Sophisticated
4
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Evince
A
- Verb
- To establish; to reflect the truth of
- VINC/VICT
5
Q
DUC/DUCT
A
- To lead
- Latin
- Conductive, Deduce, Induce
6
Q
Conductive
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- Adjective
- Supporting; encouraging; helping to bring about
- DUC/DUCT
7
Q
Induce
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- Verb
- To lead towards some action
- DUC/DUCT
- Syn: Persuade
- Ant: Discourage
8
Q
Deduce
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- Verb
- To draw. Conclusion from fact; to infer
- DUC/DUCT
- Syn: Conclude
9
Q
TRACT
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- To drag
- Latin
- Protracted, Retracted, Intractable
10
Q
Protracted
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- Adjective
- Extended in time; prolonged
- TRACT
- Syn: Lingering
- Ant: Brief
11
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Intractable
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- Adjective
- Stubborn; obstinate; hard to move forward
- TRACT
- Syn: Immovable
- Ant: Malleable
12
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Retract
A
- Verb
- To draw back, withdraw
- TRACT
- Syn: Repeal
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
- PET
15
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Impetuous
A
- Adjective
- Acting passionately and without forethought
- PET
- Syn: Rash
- Ant: Careful
