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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Compel | To force or strongly persuade; coerce |
| Impulse | A sudden, involuntary urge to do something |
| Expel | To send out or away |
| pel/puls | to push, to drive |
| Conjecture | A guess, often one based on inadequate or faulty evidence |
| Dejected | Downcast or sad; depressed |
| Abject | Lowly, miserable and wretched |
| jac/ject | to throw, to cast |
| Emissary | An agent sent on a mission |
| Dismissive | Showing little regard; scornful |
| Remiss | Falling to fulfill one's duty; negligent |
| mit/mis | send |
| Motive | Cause for action |
| Motif | A recurring theme, subject or idea |
| Emote | To dramatically express emotions |
| mot/mov | to move |