ACT vocab Flashcards

verb stick completely to a surface or substance* [or] believe in and follow the practices of

adjective not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

adjective open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning

verb examine in detail, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation (analysis, analytical)

noun a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

verb cause someone to become hostile

verb regard as probable; expect or predict

adjective anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

adjective mysterious or secret

verb state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully

verb evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of

verb regard something as being caused by someone or something

verb endure an ordeal or difficulty

verb (of something bad) happen to someone

verb begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish

adjective logical and consistent

noun concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others

(for) verb make up for something unwelcome or unpleasant by exerting an opposite force or effect

noun a thing that completes or brings to perfection a larger whole

verb 1. write or create* 2. constitute, make up (composition, composed of)

adjective having or showing a feeling of superiority

adjective following continuously; in unbroken or logical sequence

noun an outline, especially one representing or bounding the shape or form of something

verb decrease in size, number, or range

verb be in conflict with

verb have a mutual relationship or connection (corollary, correlated)

noun a direct or natural consequence or result

adjective 1. expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments 2. expressing or involving an analysis of the merits and faults of a work of literature, music, or art* 3. involving the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment* 4. (of a situation or problem) having the potential to become disastrous; at a point of crisis

adjective 1. large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use 2. slow or complicated and therefore inefficient*

noun the amount by which something is too small

verb cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for someone or something

verb show or represent

verb 1. cause (something) to occur in a particular way; be the decisive factor in 2. ascertain or establish exactly, typically as a result of research or calculation

adjective entirely lacking or free from

verb 1. recognize or ascertain what makes (someone or something) different* 2. (differentiate between) identify differences between(two or more things or people) 3. make (someone or something) appear different or distinct 4. make or become different in the process of growth or development

adjective spread out over a large area; not concentrated

verb leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing

verb make or become less

noun a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts

verb consternation and distress, typically that caused by something unexpected

adjective willing or positive about an action, belief, or attitude (disinclined: unwilling or negative about something)

noun 1. a person's inherent qualities of mind and character* 2. an inclination or tendency

adjective characterized by constant change, activity, or progress

noun a loss of significance, power, or prominence in relation to another person or thing

verb become apparent, important, or prominent

adjective famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession

verb 1. occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention) 2.(engage someone in) cause someone to become involved in (a conversation or discussion) 3. (engage in) participate or become involved in*

verb absorb all the attention or interest of

adjective extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world

verb develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form

verb 1. make full use of and derive benefit from* 2. use a situation or person in an unfair or selfish way

verb make an action or process easy or easier

verb pretend to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury

adjective lasting for a very short time

adjective extremely obvious or conspicuous

noun severe suffering or deprivation

verb move or cause to move at a great speed, typically in an uncontrolled manner

verb involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest* [or] dip or submerge in a liquid

adjective about to happen

adjective able to move or be moved freely or easily (immobile: not able to be moved)

adjective unable to be affected by

adjective 1. tending to stir up conflict* 2. designed to cause fires

adjective not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully

adjective capable of being imagined or grasped mentally (inconceivable: not capable of being imagined)

adjective able to be dissolved, loosened, or disconnected (indissoluble: solid, not able to be broken apart)

adjective certain to happen; unavoidable

verb deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from clear statements (inference)

verb combine one thing with another so that they become a whole

noun the ability to understand something immediately, a 'gut feeling'

verb 1. show or prove to be right or reasonable* 2. be a good reason for

verb be without or deficient in

adjective existing but not yet developed or obvious; hidden; concealed

adjective sluggish and apathetic mere adjective used to emphasize how small or insignificant someone or something is

adjective extremely small (pronouned MY-noot)

noun an unlucky accident

noun a sentimental longing or affection for the past

noun a conception of or belief about something

adjective no longer produced or used; out of date

verb to be or get in the way of; prevent; hinder

verb leave out or exclude (someone or something), either intentionally or forgetfully

verb align or position something relative to a known point or landmark

noun an idea that, despite sound (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory

adjective engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought

noun serious and immediate danger

adjective occurring repeatedly; so frequent as to seem endless and uninterrupted

verb think about something carefully

adjective having great power, influence, or effect

verb 1. come before (something) in time 2. come before in order or position* (preceding)

verb exist or occur at a date earlier than something

noun a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior

adjective competent or skilled in doing or using something

adjective 1. very great or intense* 2. having or showing great knowledge or insight

adjective having an intensely strong taste or smell

adjective not or no longer needed or useful

verb 1. (of a surface or body) throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it 2. (of a mirror or shiny surface) show an image of 3.embody or represent (something) in a faithful or appropriate way 4. (reflect well/badly on) bring about a good or bad impression of: the incident reflects badly on the operating practices of the airlines. 5. (reflect on/upon) think deeply or carefully about*

adjective closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand (antonym: irrelevant)

verb feel bitterness or slight anger at a circumstance, action, or person

verb 1. to regain life, consciousness, or strength 2. restore interest in or the popularity of*

adjective 1. involving or limited to basic principles 2. of or relating to an immature, undeveloped, or basic form*

adjective of or relating to sensation or the physical senses; transmitted or perceived by the senses

adjective not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

adjective formal and dignified; serious

adjective lacking in movement, action, or change

adjective of the highest quality or degree

adjective 1. able to be maintained at a certain rate or level 2. conserving an ecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources*

noun a distinguishing quality or characteristic

adjective of little value or importance

adjective give actual or physical form to (unrealized: not given form to, such as 'unrealized plans' to have a picnic on a rainy day)

noun a completely empty space

adverb entirely; fully

adjective existing or available in large quantities; plentiful

noun the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level

noun a quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something

adjective typical of a particular person, place, or thing

noun the process of burning something

verb transmit a form of energy such as heat or electricity (conductivity: the effectiveness of a material at conducting energy)

verb have a close similarity; match or agree almost exactly

verb reduce the speed of; lose velocity; move more slowly

noun the process of some substance being naturally deposited somewhere

verb recognize or treat (someone or something) as different

adjective being effective without wasting time or effort or expense; able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively

verb give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.

verb remove soil or rock; become ground down or deteriorate

noun a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)

verb put to use; make a great effort at a mental or physical task

verb show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill; to show, make visible or apparent

verb mix together different elements; join

verb measure precisely and against a standard; determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation

verb draw from specific cases for more general cases

adjective specified or stated: Students' understanding of any given topic.

noun a tentative theory about the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena

adjective increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions

adjective undamaged in any way; whole

noun the distance between things; a definite length of time marked off by two instants

noun the active immature form of an insect, especially one that differs greatly from the adult and forms the stage between egg and pupa, e.g., a caterpillar or grub.

noun the second of two or the second mentioned of two

noun the quantity of matter that something contains

noun coming to full development; becoming mature

noun the beginning or early stages

noun the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist)

verb lengthen or extend in duration or space

adjective a relationship between two connected amounts, factors or quantities in which an increase in one causes an increase in the other;

adjective a relationship between two connected amounts, factors or quantities in which an increase in one causes a decrease in the other

adjective relating to or indicating a remainder; something left after other parts have been taken away

noun a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

noun any substance or layer lying underneath another; a surface on which an organism grows or is attached; the substance that is acted upon by an enzyme or ferment

noun a specific experiment or set of experiments within a larger context

adjective evenly spaced; always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

noun in an experiment: an element, feature, or factor that is changed within the experiment to determine its effects