ACT Vocabulary AI#3

What is the meaning of the word 'abate'?

• remain constant in intensity or spread

• become less intense or widespread

• increase in intensity or spread

• completely disappear

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which of the following words is an antonym of 'benevolent'?

• malevolent

• cruel

• kind

• merciful

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the root word of 'amorphous'?

• shape

• form

• structure

• morph

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Choose the correct definition of 'alacrity'.

• Lack of enthusiasm

• Slow and lethargic

• Indecisiveness

• Brisk and cheerful readiness

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of the word 'cogent'?

• clear, logical, and convincing

• obscure, irrational, and weak

• vague, illogical, and unconvincing

• confusing, unreasonable, and feeble

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following words is an antonym of 'deleterious'?

• beneficial

• harmful

• detrimental

• adverse

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the root word of 'ephemeral'?

• ephemeralis

• ephemera

• ephemeralus

• ephemero

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Choose the correct definition of 'exemplary'.

• Serving as a desirable model or example; commendable.

• Serving as a flawed model or example; faulty.

• Serving as a mediocre model or example; average.

• Serving as a poor model or example; condemnable.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of the word 'fortuitous'?

• planned or intentional

• predictable or expected

• deliberate or calculated

• happening by chance or accident

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which of the following words is an antonym of 'gregarious'?

• introverted

• isolated

• reserved

• shy

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A