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LGR Unit 3
Latin/Greek Roots 4th Edition
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| PEL/PULS | to push, to drive |
| compel | To force or strongly persuade; coerce |
| impulse | A sudden, involuntary urge to do something |
| expel | To send out or away |
| JAC/JECT | to throw, to cast |
| conjecture | A guess, often one based on inadequate or faulty evidence |
| dejected | Downcast or sad; depressed |
| abject | Lowly, miserable and wretched |
| MIT/MIS | send |
| emissary | An agent sent on a mission |
| dismissive | Showing little regard; scornful |
| remiss | Failing to fulfill one's duty; negligent |
| MOT/MOV | to move |
| motive | Cause for action |
| motif | A recurring theme, subject or idea |
| emote | To dramatically express emotions |