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Unit3 Book IV Latin & Greek Roots
Latin and Greek Roots
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English
10th Grade
10/18/2009

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Pel/Puls--Greek Root

Pellere/Pulsum--Latin Root

Definition
"to push, to drive"
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Compel
Definition
to force or strongly persuade; coerce
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Impulse
Definition
a sudden, involuntary urge to do something
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Expel
Definition
To send out or away
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Jac/Ject--Greek Root

Jacere/Jectum--Latin Root

Definition
"to throw, to cast"
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Conjecture
Definition
A guess, often one based on inadequate or faulty evidence
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Dejected
Definition
Downcast or sad; depressed
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abject
Definition
lowly, miserable, and wretched
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Mit/Mis--Greek Root

Mittere/Missum--Latin Root

Definition
"send"
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emissary

 

Definition
an agent sent on a mission
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dismissive
Definition
showing little regard; scornful
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Remiss
Definition
failing to fulfill one's duty; negligent
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Mot/Mov--Greek Root

Movere/Motus--Latin Root

Definition
"to move"
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Motive
Definition
cause for action
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motif
Definition
a recurring theme, subject or idea
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emote
Definition
to dramatically express emotions
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