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What does 'compel' mean?
What is the definition of 'dispel'?
To drive away; to force out of one's mind; to go away.
What does 'expel' mean?
To force or drive out; to force to leave.
Define 'impel'.
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What is an 'impulse'?
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What does 'propel' mean?
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What does it mean to 'pulsate'?
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What does 'repel' mean?
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Define 'repellent'.
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What does 'repulsive' mean?
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What does the root 'pel/puls' mean?
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Study Notes
Root Word: "pel / puls"
- Root "pel / puls" signifies "drive," "driven," or "force," commonly found in various English words.
Compel
- Definition: To force someone into action or to drive an individual to undertake a task.
Dispel
- Definition: To drive away thoughts or feelings; to remove from one's mind or consciousness.
Expel
- Definition: To force someone or something to leave; to drive out from a location or group.
Impel
- Definition: To drive forward with energy; to urge or motivate someone to take action.
Impulse
- Definition: A sudden and strong urge that propels someone to act immediately, often without deliberate thought.
Propel
- Definition: To force an object or person to move forward; involves driving onward with propulsion.
Pulsate
- Definition: To beat rhythmically or vibrate, characterized by short bursts or waves of energy.
Repel
- Definition: To drive back or ward off; to prevent something from approaching or coexisting.
Repellent
- Definition: A substance specifically designed to drive away unwanted insects or animals, used in pest control.
Repulsive
- Definition: Describes something that is disgusting or offensive, often prompting a desire to avoid or move away from it.
Summary of "pel / puls"
- Central meaning revolves around the concept of driving forces, both physiological and physical, influencing actions and reactions.
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