ACT Prep Vocab 4

Front

Since Fred is skinny, calling him "Fat Fred" is a ____.

Back

misnomer

Front

Daughter's first swim lesson indicates she is a ____ in the sport.

Back

neophyte

Front

The judge will _____ the offender's behavior before sentencing to 30 years.

Back

excoriate

Front

When the housing bubble burst, property values _____.

Back

plummet

Front

The food critic is an _____ who gets very happy when he eats a delicious meal.

Back

epicure

Front

Ann had the ____ to challenge the teacher in class.

Back

temerity

Front

The government needs a new plan because the _____ measures have failed to stimulate the economy.

Back

reactionary

Front

If troops cross the border, they will try to _____ the capital city.

Back

decimate

Front

Laws in our country that ____ discrimination based on race and gender.

Back

proscribe

Front

By taking a French course, I hope to _____ the language barrier in Paris.

Back

surmount