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

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compel

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to force someone to do something; to drive someone into action

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dispel

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

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expel

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to force or drive out; to force to leave

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impel

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to drive forward; to urge to action; to motivate

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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; to drive onward

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pulsate

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to vibrate; beat; forced to produce short bursts

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repel

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to drive back; to ward off or keep away

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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; offensive