a sudden, involuntary urge to do something (n)

to send out or away (v)

a guess, often one based on inadequate or faulty evidence (n)

downcast or sad; depressed (adj)

lowly; miserable and wretched (adj)

an agent sent on a mission (n)

showing little regard; scornful (adj)

failing to fulfill one's duty; negligent (adj)

a cause for action (n)

a recurring theme, subject, or idea (n)

to dramatically express emotions (v)

Latin root meaning "to push; to drive"

Latin root meaning "to throw; to cast"

Latin root meaning "send"

Latin root meaning "to move"

Sometimes I have to ________ my daughter into doing her chores by threatening to keep her allowance.

Her lack of _______ control gets her in trouble when she's supposed to be quiet and still in class.

Attempts were made to ________ him as a result of his disruptive behavior.

Since the police have not given a statement yet, the reporter can only make a __________ about the crisis.

After he lost the election, he sat staring at the results, _________ and upset.

The attempt ended in ________ failure.

My best friend sent me as an __________ to ask her father if she could attend my sleepover.

My mom seems to be ________ of us now that she started a new job and works long hours.

She was extremely _________ in performing the tasks and the project was never completed.

We look to identify and character's ___________ to better understand who they are in a story.

Alienation is a central _______ found in her novels.

The actress cried, "I just can't ________ any longer. I'm done!"