3500 ACT Vocabulary

Stories of USA Today
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teasing conversation; good-humored, playful conversation


Spelling Word: badinage
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obvious and dull; commonplace; lacking originality


Spelling Word: banal
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large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief


Spelling Word: bandanna
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haircutter; one whose business is to cut hair and to shave or trim beards


Spelling Word: barber
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let down; restrain; lessen force or intensity of; moderate


Spelling Word: bate
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huge creature; something enormous in size or power


Spelling Word: behemoth
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discuss repeatedly; attack verbally; work hard upon


Spelling Word: belabor
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helpful; tending to promote physical well-being


Spelling Word: beneficial
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surround with armed forces; harass with requests


Spelling Word: besiege
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every two years; lasting or living for two years


Spelling Word: biennial