ACT Vocabulary Terms Sets 1-5

Front

What does the adjective 'arcane' mean?

Back

Mysterious or secret.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What part of speech is 'corollary' in the sentence: 'He drew the corollary, that freedom mattered last as well as first.'?

Back

Noun.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is the definition of 'deficit'?

Back

The amount by which something is too small.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What part of speech is 'compensate' in the sentence: 'If he stays optimistic, his enthusiasm will compensate for his lack of skill.'?

Back

Verb.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

What does the adjective 'coherent' mean?

Back

Logical and consistent.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is the meaning of the term 'vocabulary'?

Back

The body of words used in a particular language or by a particular group.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Define 'application-based questions'.

Back

Questions that require the application of knowledge to real-world scenarios or problems.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

Back

Adjectives describe or modify nouns.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is the role of nouns in a sentence?

Back

Nouns represent people, places, things, or ideas.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is the role of verbs in a sentence?

Back

Verbs express actions, states, or occurrences.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D