ACT Vocabulary*

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My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.

• entertained
• bored
• disinterested
• annoyed

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After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.

• foil

• flaw

• sociable

• brawl

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Refurbish most nearly means

• heed

• Destroy
• Ignore
• Renovate

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Clarity most nearly means

Pick 2

• clearness

• obscureness
• ambiguity
• lucidity

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The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.

• impoliteness
• incivility
• politeness
• rudeness

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The statesman extolled the ambassador who single-handedly negotiated the peace treaty.

• criticized
• condemned
• disparaged
• praised

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The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddlers tantrums.

• unlimited
• infinite
• limited
• endless

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The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.

• unremarkable and uninspiring
• captivating and enchanting
• boring and unimpressive
• dull and uninteresting

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Prune most nearly means

• Trim
• Add
• Expand
• Cut

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Elate most nearly means

• sadness
• anger
• joy
• fear

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After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.

• harsh

• clear
• melodious
• revive

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Paula negated Tiffany's argument by providing that her main premise was false.

• mediate

• corroborate

• neutralize

• apathetic

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Colossal most nearly means

• derelict

• gigantic

• ploy

• eulogy

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Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.

• sociable

• corrosive

• living

• facit

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Incumbent most nearly means

• previous
• past
• outgoing
• current

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The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.

• cushion

• negate

• archaic

• pantomime

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The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.

• recognize
• differentiate
• distinguish
• identify

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Raucous most nearly means

• calm
• rowdy

• silent
• quiet

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Mediate most nearly means

• interfere
• mediate
• mediate
• arbitrate

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After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.

• cancelled

• granted
• reinstated
• disconcert

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Even though I forgot his birthday, I hope my father accepts my belated card.

• early
• tardy

• prompt
• timely

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Carla used red ribbon to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.

• diminish
• emphasize
• highlight
• downplay

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The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.

• contempt

• respect
• appreciation
• admiration

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Incisive most nearly means

• dull
• sharp
• blunt
• obtuse

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The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.

• inauspicious

• civility

• corrupt

• parity

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Salvage most nearly means

• Abandon
• Rescue

• Discard
• Destroy

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Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.

• induce

• repulsive

• flourish

• immoderate

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The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.

• servile

• permissive
• strict

• lenient

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Invaluable most nearly means

• unimportant
• useless
• extremely useful or valuable
• worthless

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Nostalgia most nearly means

• Happiness and contentment in the present
• Indifference or apathy towards the past
• Sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past
• Fear and anxiety about the future