ESL ACT Vocabulary
Group (4) - Spelling Practices
[Esc] (1) n. Syn. search; expedition
act of searching for something
[Esc] (2) n.
bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing
[Esc] (3) a.
capable of being revoked; as, a [___] edict or grant; a [___] covenant.
[Esc] (4) n.
art or study of using language effectively and persuasively; insincere language
[Esc] (5) ad. Syn. approximately; more or less
approximately; more or less
[Esc] (6) a.
caused by earthquake or earth vibration; earthshaking
[Esc] (7) n. Syn. husk
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge; usually hard outer covering that encases certain organism
[Esc] (8) n.
a small secluded room; well and tightly constructed
[Esc] (9) v. Syn. hypothesize; guess; ponder; consider
assume to be true without conclusive evidence; engage in buying or selling of a commodity for profit
[Esc] (10) v. Syn. exceed
be or go beyond, as in degree or quality; exceed