ACT English Vocabulary

Choose the synonym for the word 'abundant': A) Scarce B) Plentiful C) Limited D) Sparse

• C) Limited

• D) Sparse.

• B) Plentiful

• A) Scarce

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word is the antonym of 'excessive'? A) Moderate B) Lavish C) Extravagant D) Profuse

• B) Lavish

• A) Moderate

• C) Extravagant

• D) Profuse

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Select the correct definition for the word 'concur': A) To disagree B) To argue C) To debate D) To agree

• D

• C

• B

• A

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Identify the word that means 'to criticize severely': A) Praise B) Compliment C) Flatter D) Berate

• D) Berate

• C) Admire

• B) Encourage

• A) Applaud

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The teacher's _______ teaching style made the class engaging and enjoyable. A) Monotonous B) Tedious C) Dynamic D) Boring

• A) Monotonous

• B) Tedious

• D) Boring.

• C) Dynamic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word is the synonym of 'eloquent'? A) Inarticulate B) Fluent C) Rambling D) Incoherent

• A) Inarticulate

• D) Incoherent.

• B) Fluent

• C) Rambling

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Select the word that means 'to make amends for a wrongdoing': A) Apologize B) Forgive C) Pardon D) Repent

• D) Repent

• B) Ignore

• A) Deny

• C) Forget

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The novel's intricate plot kept readers _______ until the very end. A) Engaged B) Bored C) Indifferent D) Uninterested

• Bored

• Indifferent

• Uninterested

• A) Engaged

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word is the antonym of 'diligent'? A) Hardworking B) Industrious C) Lazy D) Conscientious

• C) Lazy

• D) Conscientious.

• B) Industrious

• A) Hardworking

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Identify the word that means 'to persuade someone to do something by using flattery': A) Coax B) Threaten C) Intimidate D) Manipulate

• B

• A

• C

• D

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D