3500 ACT Vocabulary

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process, condition, or period of deterioration or decline; falling off or away; decay


Spelling Word: decadence
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fool; cause to believe what is not true; mislead


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


Spelling Word: deliberately
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mental disorder marked by confusion


Spelling Word: delirium
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disagree with; refuse; declare untrue


Spelling Word: deny
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feel or express strong disapproval of; condemn; express sorrow or grief over; regret


Spelling Word: deplore
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catch sight of; discover by careful observation or scrutiny


Spelling Word: descry
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dry up thoroughly; make dry, dull, or lifeless; preserve foods by removing the moisture


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


Spelling Word: devotion
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dwindle; reduce; make smaller or less or to cause to appear so


Spelling Word: diminish