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INVINCIBLE
(in vin’ sǝ bǝl) adj. |
Unable to be conquered
syn: invulnerable ant: vulnerable |
Although the Romans thought of themselves as invincible, they too were eventually conquered.
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PROVINCIAL
(prǝ vin’ shǝl) adj. |
Limited in knowledge of the knowledge; narrow-minded
L. pro, “forward” + vincere = having to do with a conquered territory ant: sophisticated |
Rory’s somewhat provincial outlook made it difficult for her to understand what people in other parts of the world were going through.
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EVINCE
(i vins’) v. |
L. e, “out of” + vincere = to overcome [as with evidence]
To establish; to reflect the truth of |
The incident at the mall evinced the old saying,” Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.”
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CONDUCIVE
(kǝn dōō’ siv) adj. |
L. com, “with” + ducere = leading along with
Supportive; encouraging; helping to bring about |
These noise conditions are not conductive to learning or teaching.
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INDUCE
(in dōōs’) v. |
L. in, “towards” + ducere = lead into
To lead towards some action syn: persuade ant: discourage |
Is there any way I can induce you to come for coffee with me?
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DEDUCE
(di dōōs’) v. |
L. de, “down, away from” + ducere = lead down from
To draw a conclusion from fact; to infer syn: conclude |
The detectives deduced from the evidence that the bank had been robbed not long before.
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PROTRACTED
(prō trak’ tid) adj. |
L. pro, “forward” + tractum = dragged forward
Extended in time, prolonged syn: lingering ant: brief |
There was a protracted struggle between the two armies.
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INTRACTABLE
(in trak’ tǝ bǝl) adj. |
L. in, “not” + tractum = not able to be drawn forward
Stubborn; obstinate; hard to move forward syn: immovable ant: malleable |
Isaiah’s intractable nature made bedtimes difficult for his mother.
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RETRACT
(ri trakt’) v. |
L. re, “back” + tractum = to draw back
To draw back; withdraw syn: repeal |
When I found out I was wrong, I was forced to retract my statement.
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PETULANT
(pech’ ǝ lǝnt) adj. |
Irritable or short tempered
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When I told my little brother to put away his toys, he fell into a petulant fit and threw the toys down the stairs.
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IMPETUOUS
(im pech’ ōō ǝs) adj. |
L. in, “in, towards” + petere = rushing towards
Acting passionately and without forethought syn: rash ant: careful |
Because Barry was a rather impetuous boy, he often found himself getting into fights over little things.
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IMPETUS
(im’ pi tǝs) n. |
L. in, “into,” + petere = rushing into
That which drives one; momentum syn: stimulus |
The tragic accident at the crossroads was the impetus for a meeting on traffic safety.
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