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unit 1 2 and 3 vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| invincible | unable to be conquered |
| provincial | limited in knowledge of the world |
| conductive | supporting encouraging helping to bring |
| induce | to lead towards some action |
| deduce | to draw a conclusion from a fact; infer |
| protracted | extended in time; prolonged |
| intractable | stubborn; obstinate; hard to move |
| retract | to draw back; withdrawal |
| petulant | irritable or short tempered |
| impetuous | acting passionately and without forethought |
| impetus | that which drives one; momentum |
| evince | to establish; to reflect the truth of |
| tome | a large and serious book |
| epitome | the best or most typical example |
| dichotomy | two opposite parts of one whole |
| anatomy | the structure or parts, taken as a whole |
| compunction | feeling of regret or remorse |
| punctilious | paying strict |
| pungent | stoning or biting; especially in taste or smell |
| fractious | tending to argue or cause discord |
| infraction | minor violation of a rule or law |
| infringe | to intrude on an area belonging to another; to trespass |
| excuse | to cut out of; remove |
| incisive | sharply cutting; direct and powerful |
| concise | brief and straightforward |
| 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 based on inadequate or faulty evidence |
| dejected | downcast or sad, depressed |
| abject | lowly, miserable and wretched |
| emissary | an agent sent on a mission |
| dismissive | showing little regard, scornful |
| remiss | failing to fulfill one’s duty, negligent |
| motive | cause for action |
| motif | a recurring theme, subject or idea |
| emote | to dramatically express emotions |