Definition Matches

ACT Test #1 Definition Match — myvocabulary.com

  • These Definition Match vocabulary activities include vocabulary games and word puzzles with a vocabulary list. They are 1 of 8 free online word games.
  • The word puzzles contain Latin word roots or affixes, definitions and parts of speech. Email your answers to friends, family and teachers.
  • 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
Directions:

MATCH the ACT test prep #1 vocabulary list with its vocabulary definition. Use the pull down menu bar to select the letter match.
When you hit \”Submit,\” you will get back the correct ACT definition match answers, the percentage score for the correct answers and a sentence.

Clue:

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Word List

1) interjection
2) appendicitis
3) trajectory
4) pendulous
5) sacrilege
6) projectile
7) abject
8) eclectic
9) predilection
10) electorate
11) propensity
12) impending

Definition List

A) A natural inclination, tendency or bent; a leaning (noun)
B) An object fired from a gun with an explosive propelling charge (noun)
C) Tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference; liking
D) Hanging down loosely; swinging freely; oscillating
E) A word, cry or phrase expressing sudden or strong emotion; an exclamation (noun)
F) Soon to be taking place or happening; imminent; hovering menacingly (adj.)
G) The body of persons entitled to vote in an election (noun)
H) Not following one system, but selecting from various systems and methodologies (adj.)
I) Inflammation of the tubular outgrowth of the small intestine (noun)
J) Completely or totally hopeless, miserable or wretched (adj.)
K) A violation of anything holy; a profanation; blasphemy
L) Course, curve or path described by a moving particle or body (noun)