ACT Vocabulary Week Five English III

Name


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  1. free from error; absolutely dependable*
    pungent
    infallible
    indomitable
    altruistic


  1. unconquerable, refusing to yield*
    pungent
    infallible
    indomitable
    altruistic


  1. unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others*
    pungent
    infallible
    indomitable
    altruistic


  1. causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting*
    pungent
    infallible
    indomitable
    altruistic


  1. mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness*
    unfeigned
    chivalrous
    clemency
    facile


  1. easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent*
    unfeigned
    chivalrous
    clemency
    facile


  1. marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly*
    unfeigned
    chivalrous
    clemency
    facile


  1. sincere, real, without pretense*
    unfeigned
    chivalrous
    clemency
    facile


  1. extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful*
    virulent
    temerity
    truculent
    repose


  1. fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive*
    virulent
    temerity
    truculent
    repose


  1. to rest; lie; place; relaxation, piece of mind, calmness*
    virulent
    temerity
    truculent
    repose


  1. rashness, boldness*
    virulent
    temerity
    truculent
    repose


  1. shy, lacking self-confidence, modest, reserved*
    facile
    dearth
    diffident
    remiss


  1. neglectful in performance of one's duty; careless*
    facile
    dearth
    diffident
    remiss


  1. a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine*
    facile
    dearth
    diffident
    remiss





Department of English
Southwest Edgecombe High School
Pinetops, NC