ACT Vocabulary 9.7 Review

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felicity

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(noun) intense happiness; bliss.

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flux

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(noun) a state of continual change or movement.

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gird

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(verb) to prepare oneself for action or to secure with a belt.

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gothic

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(adjective) relating to the style of fiction characterized by mystery, grotesque, and desolation, often set in the Middle Ages.

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hovel

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(noun) a small, simple, and often dirty dwelling.

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cadaverous

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(adjective) resembling a corpse; pale, gaunt, or thin.

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daunt

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(verb) to make someone feel intimidated or apprehensive.

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egress

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(noun) the act of going out or leaving a place.

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despot

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(noun) a ruler with absolute power, often exercising it in a cruel or oppressive way.

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mystique

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(noun) a fascinating aura of mystery, awe, and power surrounding someone or something.