3500 ACT Vocabulary

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weakened, worn out, or broken down by old age, illness, or hard use


Spelling Word: decrepit
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willingness to carry out the wishes of others; great respect


Spelling Word: deference
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remove water from; dry out; lose water or bodily fluids


Spelling Word: dehydrate
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having harmful effect; injurious; having quality of destroying life; noxious; poisonous


Spelling Word: deleterious
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modest and reserved in manner or behavior


Spelling Word: demure
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inhabitant or resident; regular visitor


Spelling Word: denizen
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plundering; destructive action; predatory attack; damage or loss


Spelling Word: depredation
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form, plan, or arrange in the mind; transmit or give by will


Spelling Word: devise
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faithfulness; ardent, often selfless affection and dedication


Spelling Word: devotion
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pertaining or suited to a dictator; absolute


Spelling Word: dictatorial