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Week 15 ACT Vocabulary

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This deck covers key vocabulary words from Week 15 ACT preparation, focusing on definitions and usage.

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Devoid of freshness or originality

Banal
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Term
Definition
Devoid of freshness or originality
Banal
Flat, dull, unanimated, dimwitted
Vapid
To suppress; put an end to
Quell
To faint, lose consciousness
Swoon
Visible to the naked eye
Macroscopic
A word or phrase appropriate for conversation
Colloquialism
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Week 15 ACT Vocabulary
TermDefinition
Devoid of freshness or originality
Banal
Flat, dull, unanimated, dimwitted
Vapid
To suppress; put an end to
Quell
To faint, lose consciousness
Swoon
Visible to the naked eye
Macroscopic
A word or phrase appropriate for conversation
Colloquialism
To add strength to
Fortify
Harmless
Benign
Friendly, courteous, gracious
Affable
Praise, admiration, fame
Acclaim
Surprise; to fill with wonder or bewilderment
Astound
The condition of being unknown
Obscurity