3500 ACT Vocabulary

Stories of USA Today
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elixir  Speak Example sentences
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rub or wipe out; make indistinct as if by rubbing
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substance believed to cure all ills
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journey organized for a particular purpose
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study of historical development of languages, particularly as manifested in individual words
embroiled  Speak Example sentences
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eatable; substance that can be used as food
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plead; make earnest request of; ask for earnestly
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fundamental or essential constituent of a composite entity; basic assumptions or principles of a subject
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throw into confusion; deeply involved especially in something complicated
emollient  Speak Example sentences
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rub or wipe out; make indistinct as if by rubbing
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having softening or soothing effect, especially to skin
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plead; make earnest request of; ask for earnestly
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being an artificial and inferior substitute or imitation
endemic  Speak Example sentences
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journey organized for a particular purpose
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prevailing among a specific group of people or in a specific area or country
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in an ethical manner; according to the doctrines of morality
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exposition; presentation; large-scale public showing
engrave  Speak Example sentences
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carve or cut into a block or surface, as used for printing; impress deeply as if by carving
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indefinitely long period of time; age
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journey organized for a particular purpose
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overflowing abundance; joyful enthusiasm; flamboyance; lavishness
eon  Speak Example sentences
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surround; form a circle or ring around; enclose; envelop
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indefinitely long period of time; age
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extraordinary; unusual; well above average
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thin, brittle, exterior covering of the egg of a bird or reptile; pale yellow to yellowish white
ersatz  Speak Example sentences
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drive out evil spirits by or as if by incantation, command, or prayer
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being an artificial and inferior substitute or imitation
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female sheep, especially when full grown
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one who rides a horse or performs on horseback
escapade  Speak Example sentences
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greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; exceeding proper limits
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throw into confusion; deeply involved especially in something complicated
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minister or priest; cleric; one holding an office in the Christian ministry
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wild and exciting undertaking; adventurous or unconventional act
ethically  Speak Example sentences
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carve or cut into a block or surface, as used for printing; impress deeply as if by carving
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extremely; in an exceptional or unusual manner
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in an ethical manner; according to the doctrines of morality
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departure of a large number of people
euphonious  Speak Example sentences
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pPleasing or agreeable to ear; having a pleasant sound
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tending to call up emotions, memories
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rub or wipe out; make indistinct as if by rubbing
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end; utmost point; outermost or farthest point or portion