3500 ACT Vocabulary

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(鸟爪) claw of a bird of prey; part of lock that key presses to shoot bolt


Spelling Word: talon
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(节制的,自我控制的) restrained; self-controlled; moderate in degree or quality


Spelling Word: temperate
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(有名无实的) nominal holding of title without obligations; existing in name only; nominal


Spelling Word: titular
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(部落,部族) family, race, or series of generations, descending from the same direct ancestor, and kept distinct


Spelling Word: tribe
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(叛徒,叛逆者) traitor; one who turns against previous affiliation or allegiance


Spelling Word: turncoat
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(未驯服的) in a natural or wild state


Spelling Word: untamed
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(使升级,提升) raise to a higher grade or standard; advance


Spelling Word: upgrade
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(崇敬) treat with great respect and deference; consider hallowed or be in awe of


Spelling Word: venerate
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(精力,活力) vitality and energy; healthy capacity for vigorous activity


Spelling Word: vim
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(剧毒的) extremely poisonous; hostile; bitter


Spelling Word: virulent