ACT Vocabulary 1

Front

to stick firmly to something; to follow closely or faithfully

Back

adhere

Front

distant, reserved, or indifferent in manner; emotionally detached

Back

aloof

Front

to examine in detail in order to understand something better

Back

analyze

Front

open to interpretation

Back

ambiguous

Front

understood by few; mysterious or a secret

Back

arcane

Front

She chose to ______ her opinion confidently, ensuring her voice was heard in the discussion.

Back

assert

Front

He had to ______ the weight of his responsibilities, carrying them with resilience and determination.

Back

bear

Front

The small business began to ______, rapidly expanding its reach and customer base across the city.

Back

burgeon

Front

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

Back

anecdote

Front

to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something

Back

assess