ACT Words 26-40 Definitions

joining of parts

• disperse
• scatter
• convergence
• all of the above

irritation, frustration

• displeasure
• annoyance
• exasperation
• all of the above

vanishing; fading away; fleeting; short lived

• momentary
• evanescent
• temporary
• all of the above

momentary; fleeting; transitory

• enduring
• long lived
• ephemeral
• all of the above

to raise to a higher degree; improve; augment

• enhance
• appreciate
• strengthen
• all of the above

harmful; injurious to health

• destructive
• detrimental
• deleterious
• all of the above

a person, especially an orator or political leader, who gains power and popularity by arousing the emotions, passions, and prejudices of the people.  Rabble-rousing leaders

• divergent
• disdain
• demagouge
• all of the above

straying from the main point

• discredit
• disdain
• digression
• all of the above

hard working; constant in effort to accomplish something

• assiduous
• diligent
• attentive
• all of the above

dishonor, disgrace; loss or lack of belief or confidence

• commend
• discredit
• praise
• all of the above