3500 ACT Vocabulary

Stories of USA Today
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portending evil; harmful in intent or effect.


Spelling Word: baleful
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discuss lightly or glibly; exchange words heatedly


Spelling Word: bandy
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foundation; basis; solid rock that underlies loose material, such as soil, sand, clay, or gravel


Spelling Word: bedrock
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contradict; give a false impression


Spelling Word: belie
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inclined or eager to fight; aggressive


Spelling Word: belligerent
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blessing; invocation of divine blessing; expression of good wishes


Spelling Word: benediction
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grievous loss; particularly, the loss of a relative or friend by death


Spelling Word: bereavement
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composed of or based on two legislative chambers or branches


Spelling Word: bicameral
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suffering from indigestion; appearing as if affected by disorder; sickly


Spelling Word: bilious
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temporary encampment; a site where people on holiday can pitch tent


Spelling Word: bivouac