Vocab. Unit Three Flashcards
1
Q
“n. A sudden, involuntary urge to do something
SYn. Whim, spur
A
Impulse
2
Q
“v. To send out or away”
Syn. Eject
Ant. Admit
A
Expel
3
Q
“n. A guess, often one based on inadequate or faulty evidence”
Syn. Theory
Ant. Fact
A
Conjecture
4
Q
“adj. Downcast or sad; depressed”
Syn.dispirited
Ant.animated
A
Dejected
5
Q
“adj. Lowly, miserable and wretched”
Syn. Degraded
Ant.exalted
A
Abject
6
Q
“n. An agent sent on a mission”
Syn.go-between
A
Emissary
7
Q
“adj. Showing little regard; scornful”
Syn.contemptuous
A
Dismissive
8
Q
“adj. Failing to fulfill one’s duty; negligent”
Syn.delinquent
Ant.prudent
A
Remiss
9
Q
“n. Cause for action”
Syn.incentive
A
Motive
10
Q
“n. A recurring theme, subject or idea”
A
Motif
11
Q
“v. To dramatically express emotions”
Syn. Dramatize
A
Emote
12
Q
“v. To force or strongly persuade; coerce”
A
Compel
