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 3500 ACT Vocabulary
1   Overview:
Many tasks are on their list when high school students prepare for an ACT exam. Reviewing and enhancing ACT vocabulary is usually the hardest one. Here we will help you master ACT words efficiently. As we know, ACT consists of multiple sections; three are actually to test English skills. Words are the essential elements of any language. If you want to succeed in ACT, you have to build a strong ACT vocabulary seriously.

You may see an ACT vocabulary list somewhere, but official ACT vocabulary doesn't exist. The ACT word list is only a concept to refer to a list related to the ACT exam; it encloses words that probably will occur or once occurred on ACT papers, whose contents vary on different scenarios: the test takers' level and pursuit. This ACT words list matches the average 12th-grade students and concentrates on the requirement of its reading section.

Vocabulary is a critical asset in all reading tests. You can only get a good score on reading tests with solid ACT vocabulary. The reading test has the most robust vocabulary criteria compared to other test sections, like writing. Namely, writing words are usually in reading vocabulary, but the reverse isn't true. So if you plan to choose one vocabulary to cover all test sections, this list is the right candidate.

3500 ACT Vocabulary is an all-in-one middle-level word list that covers the core requirements in preparing for the exam. 12th-grade students should schedule 3 to 6 months to master the words. Given the reading test, students had better learn or understand all vocabulary words.

ACT organizer insists that the test doesn't emphasize strong or large vocabulary; it seems true. However, it doesn't mean you have any chance of having a good score with bad vocabulary skills. Vocabulary is the foundation of any English test, and ACT has no exception. Want to improve your performance in the ACT? This vocabulary will give you a hand.

ACT vocabulary plays a crucial role in your ACT final score. ACT Official Website will give you authoritative information to work out a reasonable ACT vocabulary plan.

2   Alternative vocabularies:
Test takers have various requirements for vocabulary building; it's impossible to handle them with one ACT word list. Is there any alternative ACT vocabulary? Yes, you can get various ACT vocabularies from this or other websites. Besides, vocabularies for the SAT exam or high school study are possibly good options.

We think '3500 ACT Vocabulary' is the first choice for most students. You may find some others as a supplement for some particular purposes. For example, our website offers ESL ACT Vocabulary, which helps ESL (English as Second Language) students to overcome the gap of everyday life words.ESL ACT Vocabulary

Some students working hard to challenge the high score need more difficult words to enhance vocabulary skills. Difficult Words with Meaning and Sentence is deserved to have a look. It's short but can improve your writing vocabulary level.Difficult Words with Meaning and Sentence

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Words of Group 5 (Part of words, select list to view all.):
earthy
ebb
ebullient
eccentricity
ecclesiastic
eclectic
ecologist
edentate
edible
edict
edify
educated
efface
effective
effectiveness
effectual
effervescence
efficacy
efficiency
efficient
effigy
effluvia
effort
effrontery
effusive
eggshell
egoism
egress
ejaculation
elaboration
elate
elated
elbow
electron
elegy
element
elicit
eliminate
elixir
ellipsis
elliptical
eloquence
eloquent
elucidate
elude
emaciated
emanate
emancipate
emancipation
embargo
embarrass
embed
embellish
embody
embrace
embroider
embroidery
embroiled
embryonic
emend
emendation
eminence
eminent
emit
emollient
emotion
empirical
emulate
enamored
encase
encipher
encircle
enclave
enclose
encomium
encompass
encounter
encroach
encroachment
encumber
endangered
endearment
endeavor
endemic
endlessly
endow
endowment
enduring
energize
enervate
enfranchise
engender
engrave
engross
engulf
enigmatic
enjoin
enlightenment
enmity
ennui
enormity
enrage
enrapture
ensconce
entail
enterprising
enthrall
enthusiasm
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4   Demonstrate word list style:
accretion   Speak
growth or increase in size by gradual external addition, fusion, or inclusion
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amorphous   Speak
formless; lacking shape or definition
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ancestor   Speak
forefather; forebear; forerunner or predecessor
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anthropomorphic   Speak
having human form or characteristics
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archaeology   Speak
study of artifacts and relics of early mankind
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arraign   Speak
officially charge someone in a court of law
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5   Word meaning matching - Test words you know:
abandonment  Speak
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giving up completely; freedom from constraint
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sharpness; acuteness of vision or perception; keenness
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in manner of uncle, pertaining to uncle; kind, genial, benevolent or tolerant
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collect; gather for oneself, as for one's pleasure or profit
abortive  Speak
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precede; go before in time, and sometimes in place, rank, or logical order
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unsuccessful; failing to accomplish an intended objective; fruitless
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favorable judgment; feeling of pleasure, wonder, and approval
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collect; gather for oneself, as for one's pleasure or profit
accouter  Speak
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helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation
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equip; provide with military equipment
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enormously large or extensive; relating to astronomy
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deviating from normal or common order, form, or rule
acrophobia  Speak
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responsive to advice or suggestion; responsible to higher authority; willing to comply with; agreeable
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durable goods for home or office use; device or instrument for household use
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collect; gather for oneself, as for one's pleasure or profit
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fear of heights; abnormal fear of high places
adaptive  Speak
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put into motion or action; activate
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having a capacity for adaptation; capable of adapting
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fearlessly, often recklessly daring; bold
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excite; stimulate; awaken from or as if from sleep
adherent  Speak
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the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; halo
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empower; give permission for; sanction
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enormously large or extensive; relating to astronomy
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person who adheres; one who follows or upholds a leader, party, cause
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6   Interactive spelling - Check your spelling skill online:
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giving up completely; freedom from constraint


Spelling Word: abandonment
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subside; decrease; become less in amount or intensity


Spelling Word: abate
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assent; agree without protesting


Spelling Word: acquiesce
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gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with tracking system


Spelling Word: acquire
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flexible; becoming or being made suitable to particular situation or use


Spelling Word: adaptable
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struck by shock, terror, or amazement


Spelling Word: aghast
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7   PDF List:
DIY - PDF of ACT vocabulary
May I have a PDF file of this ACT vocabulary? The answer is yes. Although you cannot download a DEF file of '3500 ACT Vocabulary' directly, you have two ways to create a customized PDF based on the word list.

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