3500 ACT Vocabulary

Stories of USA Today
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spotted; having mottled or spotted skin or coat


Spelling Word: dappled
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discussion; dispute; discussion involving opposing points


Spelling Word: debate
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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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humiliation; debasement; decline to a lower condition, quality, or level


Spelling Word: degradation
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great flood; heavy downpour; any overflowing of water


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object because of doubts; hesitate


Spelling Word: demur
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modest and reserved in manner or behavior


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outcome; final resolution or clarification of dramatic or narrative plot


Spelling Word: denouement
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keep from; stop; prevent or discourage from acting


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


Spelling Word: diagonally