3500 ACT Vocabulary

Stories of USA Today
Materials for Reading & Listening Practice
Quick Access Resources:
Print PDF Quiz/Test Online Study
 Group (8) - Spelling Practices
Word List   Previous   Next    
Read [Esc] (1)
small rounded hill or mound; top or crown of hill


Spelling Word: knoll
Read [Esc] (2)
lacking purpose or zest; halfhearted; lacking spirit or liveliness


Spelling Word: lackadaisical
Read [Esc] (3)
state or feeling of weariness, diminished energy, or listlessness


Spelling Word: lassitude
Read [Esc] (4)
be lazy or idle; move, stand, or recline in relaxed manner


Spelling Word: loll
Read [Esc] (5)
moment of calm; a period of calm weather; temporary quiet and rest


Spelling Word: lull
Read [Esc] (6)
stealthily lie in waiting; exist unperceived


Spelling Word: lurk
Read [Esc] (7)
curse; evil speaking; utterance of curse or execration


Spelling Word: malediction
Read [Esc] (8)
philosophical theory that matter is the only reality


Spelling Word: materialism
Read [Esc] (9)
handle someone or something in a rough way; cause serious physical wounds


Spelling Word: maul
Read [Esc] (10)
collection of live wild animals on exhibition; enclosure in which wild animals are kept


Spelling Word: menagerie