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"Pel, Puls" Root Wds
pel, puls = drive, driven, force
Term | Definition |
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compel | to force someone to do something; to drive someone into action |
dispel | to drive away; to force out of one's mind; to go away |
expel | to force or drive out; to force to leave |
impel | to drive forward; to urge to action; to motivate |
impulse | a sudden urge that drives someone into action |
propel | to force to move forward; to drive onward |
pulsate | to vibrate; beat; forced to produce short bursts |
repel | to drive back; to ward off or keep away |
repellent | a substance used to drive away insects or animals |
repulsive | disgusting; tending to drive off; offensive |