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Latin Root – pel -

Latin Root – pel -. The words are formed from the Latin word pellere , which means, “to thrust, strike, drive, or call out” In English, the root – pel - can also be spelled pel , peal , pulse , and pul .

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Latin Root – pel -

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  1. Latin Root –pel- The words are formed from the Latin word pellere, which means, “to thrust, strike, drive, or call out” In English, the root –pel- can also be spelled pel, peal, pulse, and pul. For example, appealing means having the power to attract or raise interest or making a serious or formal request for help.

  2. Compel • Definition: To force someone to do something; to make necessary • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: The mother compels her son to eat food he doesn’t particularly like to eat.

  3. Impel • Definition: To urge to action, usually through moral pressure; to motivate • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: I wonder what impels him to spend all his free time volunteering at the assisted-living home.

  4. Impulse • Definition: A strong urge or drive • Part of Speech: noun • Sentence: Mom had a sudden impulse to clean the living room furniture.

  5. Peal • Definition: 1) The loud ringing of bells; a loud sound • Part of Speech: noun • Sentence: Peals of laughter could be heard from the next room. Definition: 2) To ring or sound loudly • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: The bells pealed each hour.

  6. Pelt • Definition: to strike repeatedly, usually by throwing something • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: When Ron stepped into the room, his friends pelted him with pillows.

  7. Propulsion • Definition: The force that drive something forward, or forward motion • Part of Speech: noun • Sentence: In the 1800s, steam power provided propulsion for most large boats.

  8. Repeal • Definition: To officially cancel; to take back or withdraw • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: After heavy rain ended the drought, the city council repealed the rule against watering lawns.

  9. Pulsate • Definition: To expand and contract, or beat, in a constant rhythm; to vibrate • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: The dance floor seemed to pulsate with movement.

  10. Repulse • Definition: 1) to drive back, or to reject rudely • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: The army repulsed their attackers and regained control of the bridge. Definition: 2) To cause feelings of disgust or disapproval • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: His crude manners repulsed his peers.

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