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ACT Prep Vocabulary 11/13/13
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11th Grade
11/13/2013

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Abysmal
Definition

Adj

Extremely hopeless or wretched; bottomless

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Antithesis
Definition

N

The direct opposite

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Blithe
Definition

Adj

Carefree; cheerful

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Choleric
Definition

Adj

Hot-tempered; quick to anger

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Convivial
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Adj

Fond of partying; festive

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Engender
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V

To bring into existence; to create; to cause

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Fetter
Definition

V

To restrain; to hamper

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Idiosyncrasy
Definition

N

A peculiarity

an eccentricity

 

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Mendicant
Definition

N

A beggar

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Offcious
Definition

Adj

Annoyingly eager to help or advise

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Paradox
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N

A true statement or phenomenon that nonetheless seems logical

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Patronize
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V

To treat as an inferior

To conscend to

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Salutary
Definition

Adj

Healthful

Remedial

Curative

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Touchstone
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N

A standard

A test of authenticity or quality

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Vilify
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V

To say vile things about

To defame

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