3500 ACT Vocabulary

Group (10) - Spelling Practices

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grant made by government to creator the sole right; invention protected by grant

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very poor person; one living on or eligible for public charity

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eccentricity; oddness; an odd or unusual characteristic; private ownership; proprietorship

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penetrable; porous; allowing liquids or gas to pass through

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very destructive; tending to cause death or serious injury; deadly

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pertaining to science of the function of living organisms

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rob of goods by force, especially in time of war; plunder; take as spoils

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fine granular substance produced in flowers; fine bran or flour

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excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity; acting like stuffed shirt

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gaze intently; stare; scrutinize; read or study carefully and attentively