3500 ACT Vocabulary

Stories of USA Today
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extremely aggressive and militant patriot; one who advocates aggressive nationalism


Spelling Word: jingoist
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brief; effectively cut short; marked by use of few words


Spelling Word: laconic
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pantry; place where food is kept


Spelling Word: larder
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deserving of praise; worthy of high praise


Spelling Word: laudable
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someone who releases people from captivity


Spelling Word: liberator
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text of dramatic musical work, such as opera


Spelling Word: libretto
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humorous short verse; nonsense song or verse


Spelling Word: limerick
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in a lyrical manner; in a manner that is pleasing to hear, as singing


Spelling Word: lyrically
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song for two or three unaccompanied voices; short poem, often about love, suitable for being set to music


Spelling Word: madrigal
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powerful or influential person, especially in business or industry


Spelling Word: magnate