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unit 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| emissary | an agent sent on a mission |
| dismissive | showing little regard; scornful |
| motive | cause for action |
| motif | a recurring theme, subject or idea |
| emote | to dramatically express emotions |
| compel | to force or strongly persuade; coerce |
| impulse | a sudden, involuntary urge to do something |
| expel | to send out or away |
| conjecture | a guess, often one based on inadequate or faulty evidence |
| dejected | downcast or sad; depressed |
| abject | lowly, miserable and wretch |
| mit/mis | send |
| mot/mov | to move |
| pel/puls | to push, to drive |
| jac/ject | to throw or to cast |
| remiss | failing to fulfill one's duty;negligent |