3500 ACT Vocabulary

Stories of USA Today
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one opposed to force; antimilitarist


Spelling Word: pacifist
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burn surface of; roast over fire, as dry grain; dry to extremity


Spelling Word: parch
Read [Esc] (3)
excessively unwilling to spend; excessively sparing or frugal


Spelling Word: parsimonious
Read [Esc] (4)
scarcity; smallness of number; fewness


Spelling Word: paucity
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entertainer; who performs or takes part in a play or performance of any kind


Spelling Word: performer
Read [Esc] (6)
edge, especially of a round surface; surface of a solid; circumference


Spelling Word: periphery
Read [Esc] (7)
person who loves mankind in general; very generous person or institution


Spelling Word: philanthropist
Read [Esc] (8)
very small portion or allowance assigned, whether of food or money


Spelling Word: pittance
Read [Esc] (9)
slow and laborious because of weight; labored and dull


Spelling Word: ponderous
Read [Esc] (10)
full of unspecifiable significance; exciting wonder and awe; wonderful


Spelling Word: portentous