Word Roots - Pel, Puls = drive, driven, force

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compel

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To force someone to do something

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dispel

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To drive away; to force out of one’s mind

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Which word means "to force or drive out"?

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Expel

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impel

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To drive forward; to urge to action

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Impulse

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A sudden urge that drives someone into action

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propel

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To force to move forward

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pulsate

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To vibrate; beat

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repel

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To drive back; to ward off

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Repellent

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A substance used to drive away insects or animals

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Repulsive

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Disgusting; tending to drive off