3500 ACT Vocabulary

Stories of USA Today
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fatal; lethal; causing or tending to cause death


Spelling Word: deadly
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process, condition, or period of deterioration or decline; falling off or away; decay


Spelling Word: decadence
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meaning or indication; distinguishing by name; something, such as a sign or symbol, that denotes


Spelling Word: denotation
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harm; damage; injury; something that causes damage, harm, or loss


Spelling Word: detriment
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faithfulness; ardent, often selfless affection and dedication


Spelling Word: devotion
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in a diagonal manner; not square to any direction


Spelling Word: diagonally
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drawback; defect; hinder; unfavorable condition or circumstance


Spelling Word: disadvantage
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separate; consisting of unconnected distinct parts


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


Spelling Word: disembark
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discourage; cause to lose courage or hope


Spelling Word: dishearten