Vocab Root Pel, Puls = Drive, driven, force

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What does the root 'pel' or 'puls' mean?

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Drive, driven, force.

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What does 'dispel' mean?

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To drive away or eliminate.

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What does 'repel' mean?

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To drive away or keep something at a distance.

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What does 'impel' mean?

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To drive or urge someone to take action.

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What does 'propel' mean?

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To drive or push something forward.

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What does 'repulsive' mean?

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Causing a strong feeling of disgust.

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Use 'dispel' in a sentence.

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The teacher tried to dispel the rumors about the test.

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Use 'repel' in a sentence.

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The bug spray is designed to repel mosquitoes.

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Use 'impel' in a sentence.

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Her passion for science impelled her to study harder.

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Use 'propel' in a sentence.

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The rocket was propelled into space by powerful engines.