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ACT Exam 'Word of The Day' - March
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- 1ConcessionDefinition: Something that is granted in response to demands.
- 2CircumspectDefinition: Wary and unwilling to take risks
- 3Blatant(of bad behaviour) done openly and unashamedly.
- 4BolsterTop prop up, support or strengthen.
- 5AntagonisticShowing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or something.
- 6Aesthetic (adj)Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
- 7Toady (noun)A person who behaves obsequiously to someone important.
- 8Vilify (verb)Speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.
- 9TurmoilA state of great disturbance, confusion or uncertainty.
- 10Vigilant (adj)Keep careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
- 11Subsequent (adj)Coming after something in time.
- 12Ruffian (noun)A violent person, esp. one involved in crime.
- 13SolicitiousCharacterized by or showing interest or concern.
- 14Sedulous (adj)(of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence.
- 15RelegateConsign or dismiss to an inferior task or position.
- 16ProsaicHaving the style or diction of prose; lacking poetic beauty.
- 17RecriminationAn accusation in response to one from someone else.
- 18Pervasive(eps. of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.
- 19OssifyCease developing, be stagnant or rigid.
- 20NullifyMake legally null and void; make of no use or value.
- 21MelodiousOf, producing, or having a pleasant tune.
- 22MarImpair the appearance of.
- 23LugubriousLooking or sounding sad and dismal.
- 24LucrativeProducing a great deal of profit.
- 25InsularIgnorant of or uninterested in culture, ideas or people outside ones own experience; lacking contact from others.
- 26FragilityThe quality of being easily broken or damaged.
- 27HamperStop or slow movement or progress.
- 28IncontrovertibleNot able to be denied or disputed.
- 29Defunct (adj)Definition: No longer existing or functioning.
- 30Discord (noun)Definition: Disagreement or difference.
- 31Demur (verb)Definition: Raise doubts or objections; show reluctance.
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