Definition Matches

ACT Test #4 Definition Match — myvocabulary.com

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  • Common Core alignment to a Definition Match puzzle is to the key phrase "Precise Meaning". CCSS Alignment Strand Numbers for Specific Grades: Precise Meaning: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: 2.4e, 3.4d, 4.4c, 5.4c, 6.4c, 7.4c, 8.4c, 9-10.4c, 11-12.4c
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MATCH the ACT test prep #4 word list with its vocabulary definition. Use the pull down menu bar to select the letter match.
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Word List

1) INCORRIGIBLE
2) INTERMITTENT
3) OSTENTATIOUS
4) REMISSION
5) OSTENSIBLE
6) TENUOUS
7) PORTEND
8) INSURRECTION
9) DEMISE
10) RECTIFY
11) REGALIA
12) EMISSARY

Definition List

A) Lacking a sound basis; unsubstantiated; weak; flimsy; thin, slight or slender in form (adjective) Root TENS = stretch, reach
B) Bad; incapable of being reformed; uncontrollable; unruly (adjective) Root RIG = rule, right
C) A person sent on a mission to represent or promote the interest(s) of another (noun) Root MISS = send
D) Act or instance of rising in arms or open rebellion against an established government or authority (noun) Root RECT = rule, right
E) Stopping or ceasing for a time; alternately bringing to an end and beginning again (adjective) Root MITT = send
F) Outwardly represented or appearing as such (but misleading); seeming; professed (adjective) Root TENS = stretch, reach
G) To indicate in advance (as an omen); to presage or foreshadow (verb) Root TEND = stretch, reach
H) Characterized by pretentious show in an attempt to impress; excessively conspicuous (adjective) Root TENT = stretch, reach
I) Fancy or dressy clothing; ceremonial clothes, insignia or decoration of an office or order (noun) Root REG = rule, right
J) To put, make or set right; to remedy; to correct by calculation or adjustment (verb) Root RECT = rule, right
K) Death; the end of existence or operation; termination (noun) Root MISS = send
L) Diminution or abatement of something (a disease); the act of sending money, usually in payment (noun) Root MISS = send