Vocabulary From Latin and Greek Roots — Level X, Unit 3

compel

to force or strongly persuade; to 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 wretched

emissary

an agent sent on a mission

dismissive

showing little regard; scornful

remiss

failing to fulfill one's duty; negligent

motive

a cause for action

motif

a recurring theme, subject, or idea

emote

to dramatically express emotions