unit one Flashcards
1
Q
Vinc/Vict
A
Latin VINCERE, VICTUM “to conquer”
2
Q
INVINCIBLE
A
adj. Unable to be conquered
3
Q
PROVINCIAL
A
adj Limited in knowledge of the world; narrow-minded
4
Q
EVINCE
A
verb To establish; to reflect the truth of
5
Q
DUC/DUCT
A
Latin DUCERE, DUCTUM “to lead”
6
Q
CONDUCIVE
A
adj. Supportive; encouraging; helping to bring about
7
Q
INDUCE
A
v. To lead towards some action
8
Q
DEDUCE
A
v. To draw a conclusion from fact; to infer
9
Q
TRACT
A
Latin TRAHERE, TRACTUM “to drag”
10
Q
PROTRACTED
A
adj. Extended in time; prolonged
11
Q
INTRACTABLE
A
adj. Stubborn; obstinate; hard to move forward
12
Q
RETRACT
A
v. To draw back; withdraw
13
Q
PETO
A
Latin PETERE, PETITUM “to seek aggressively, to assail, to rush
14
Q
PETULANT
A
adj. Irritable or short-tempered
15
Q
IMPETUOUS
A
adj. Acting passionately and without forethought
