11th-12th grade ACT vocabulary words

Front

Which of the following words means 'easily managed, led, or taught'?

• Intractable
• Tractable
• Obstinate
• Stubborn

Back

Tractable

Front

What is a synonym for 'Tranquil'?

• Calm
• Agitated
• Noisy
• Chaotic

Back

Calm

Front

What does 'Transient/ Transitory' mean?

Back

A) Permanent
B) Existing briefly
C) Nonexistent
D) Everlasting

Front

What is the term for deliberate betrayal of trust?

Back

• A) Loyalty
• B) Honesty
• C) Treachery
• D) Integrity

Correct Answer: C) Treachery

Front

What does the term 'Trite' mean?

Back

• A) Unique and original
• B) Uninteresting because of overuse
• C) Difficult to understand
• D) Highly valuable

Correct Answer: B) Uninteresting because of overuse

Front

What does 'Trivial' mean?

Back

A) Insignificant, unimportant

Front

What does the word 'Tumultuous' mean?

Back

• A) Calm and peaceful
• B) Disorderly or noisy
• C) Silent and still
• D) Organized and quiet

Front

Unassuming

Back

What does 'unassuming' mean?

• A) Showy and arrogant
• B) Modest and plain
• C) Extravagant and boastful
• D) Loud and flashy

Correct Answer: B) Modest and plain

Front

What does the term 'Undermine' mean?

Back

• To strengthen
• To weaken
• To build
• To support

Front

What is the purpose of an underscore?

Back

a) To de-emphasize
b) To emphasize
c) To ignore
d) To delete