Vocabulary Part 3 Flashcards by jorge iglesias | Brainscape

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N. A sudden, involuntary urge to do something.

SYN: Whim, Spur

A

Impulse

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V. To force or strongly persuade; coerce

SYN: Away

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Compel

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V. To send out or away

SYN: Eject
ANT: Admit

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Expel

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N. A guess, often one based on inadequate or faulty evidence.

SYN: Theory
ANT: Fact

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Conjecture

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Adj. Downcast or sad; depressed

SYN: Dispirited
ANT: Animated

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Dejected

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Adj. Lowly, miserable and wretched

SYN: Degraded
ANT: Animated

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Abject

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N. And agent sent on a mission

SYN: Go-Between

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Emissary

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Adj. Showing little regard; Scornful

SYN: Contemptuous

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Dismissive

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Adj. Failing to fulfill one’s duty; negligent

SYN: Delinquent
ANT: Prudent

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Remiss

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N. Cause for action

SYN: Incentive

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Motive

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N. A recurring theme, subject or idea

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Motif

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V. To dramatically express emotion

SYN: Dramatize

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Emote

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