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ACT Vocab List #3

AB
discredit(v.) harm the good reputation of
disdain(n.) the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; (v.) to regard with scorn
divergent(adj.) variant, moving apart
empathy(n.) the ability to understand and share the feelings of another
emulate(v.) match or surpass a person or achievement, typically by imitation
enervating(adj.) tiring or weakening
enhance(v.) intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of
ephemeral(adj.) lasting for a very short time; of plants--having a very short life cycle
evanescent(adj.) soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing
exasperation(n.) a feeling of intense irritation or annoyance
exemplary(adj.) serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind
extenuating(adj.) (of a factor or situation) serving to lessen the seriousness of an offence
florid(adj.) having a red or flushed complexion; elaborately or excessively intricate or complicated
fortuitous(adj.) happening by accident or chance rather than design; fortunate
frugal(adj.) sparing or economical with regard to money or food



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