3500 ACT Vocabulary

Stories of USA Today
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downward slope, as of a hill


Spelling Word: declivity
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withdrawing support or help; act of abandoning something to which one is bound by allegiance or duty; failure in duty


Spelling Word: defection
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intended or appropriate for defending against; protective


Spelling Word: defensive
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pollute; make dirty or spotty


Spelling Word: defile
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strip leaves or branches from; cause leaves of plant, tree, or forest to fall off, especially by use of chemicals


Spelling Word: defoliate
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dead; no longer in use or existence


Spelling Word: defunct
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intentionally; purposely; with careful consideration or deliberation; with full intent;


Spelling Word: deliberately
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in low spirits from loss of hope or courage


Spelling Word: despondent
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go ashore from ship; unload cargo from ship; leave a vehicle or aircraft


Spelling Word: disembark
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cause being in bad temper; disappoint; disconcert


Spelling Word: disgruntle