ACT Prep Vocabulary

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What does 'imminent' mean?

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Imminent means something that is about to happen or is impending.

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What does 'adamant' mean?

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Adamant means refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind; firm in opinion.

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What does 'censure' mean?

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Censure means to express severe disapproval of someone or something, typically in a formal statement.

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What does 'dexterity' refer to?

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Dexterity refers to skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.

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What is the opposite of 'adamant'?

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The opposite of 'adamant' is 'uncertain', meaning not having or showing confidence.

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What does 'eminent' mean?

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Eminent means famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.

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What does 'immense' mean?

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Immense means extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.

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What does 'cynical' mean?

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Cynical means believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity.

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What does 'ambiguous' mean?

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Ambiguous means open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.

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What does 'ascent' mean?

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Ascent means a climb or walk to a higher place.