3500 ACT Vocabulary
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3500 ACT Vocabulary
Group (3) - Matching Quizzes
canter 
1
 | slow gallop; moderate running pace of horse |
| engaging in a contest; being in the state of competition, often unintentionally |
| act of two things flowing together; junction or meeting place where two things meet |
| brief and compact; expressing much in few words |
cardinal
2
| similar or equivalent; being of equal regard; worthy to be ranked with |
| greed; excessive desire, especially for wealth |
| stick or hold together in a mass that resists separation |
| high church official, ranking just below the pope; dark to deep or vivid red |
categorical
3
| eating or feeding on flesh; predatory |
| absolute; having no exception; of using category or categories |
| place, especially a monastery or convent, devoted to religious seclusion; secluded, quiet place |
| of the same size, extent, or duration as another |
censure
4
| scornful; expressing contempt; showing a lack of respect |
| one who makes maps or charts |
| trivial or worthless matter; thin dry bracts or scales, especially |
| expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism; blame |
certitude
5
| of the same size, extent, or duration as another |
| state of being certain; complete assurance; confidence |
| include; incorporate; be capable of holding |
| in the direction that the hands of a clock move |
cessation
6
| bringing or coming to end; ceasing |
| expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism; blame |
| rid of excess; refine or purify; correct by punishment or reproof |
| state of being certain; complete assurance; confidence |
chasten
7
| rid of excess; refine or purify; correct by punishment or reproof |
| impressive country house or castle in France; large country house |
| stick or hold together in a mass that resists separation |
| gain or acquire by force; take possession of by violent means; gain dominion over |
climactic
8
| expression of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment; criticism |
| healthcare facility for outpatient care |
| formal or ritual; ceremonious |
| relating to the highest point; ascending or leading to climax |
compatible
9
| place, especially a monastery or convent, devoted to religious seclusion; secluded, quiet place |
| one who makes maps or charts |
| harmonious; having similar disposition and tastes |
| held in common; of a group of people |
compensatory
10
| greed; excessive desire, especially for wealth |
| solid mass; covering with cement; hard, strong construction material consisting of sand, conglomerate , and gravel |
| trivial or worthless matter; thin dry bracts or scales, especially |
| serving to compensate or as compensation; making amends; repaying |