February ACT Word of the Day Part 2

What does the verb "codify" mean?

• To confuse or complicate

• To reduce to a formal system; to organize or structure, as laws

• To decode or decipher

• To make something less important

It is systematic in the emergency room to _____ patients based the severity of symptoms

• onset

• acquiesce

• portent

• codify

What does the word "acquiesce" mean?

• To argue vehemently

• To accept or consent

• To completely reject

• To hesitate

What is the definition of the verb "match"?

• To compete against an opponent

• To make equal or suitable

• To find a partner for

• To light a fire

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the verb "match" as defined in the learning material.

• The tennis match lasted five sets.

• The upbeat music matched her mood.

• They will play a match on Saturday.

• He blew out the match after lighting the candle.

What does the adjective "frail" mean?

• Extremely strong and durable

• Easily broken; fragile; not durable

• Very heavy and solid

• Capable of withstanding great pressure

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "frail."

• The bridge was built with frail materials and collapsed under the weight.

• The frail recipe required many rare ingredients.

• He trained so hard that his muscles became frail.

• The computer software was too frail to run the program.

What is the meaning of the word 'Portent'?

• a feeling of intense happiness

• a type of musical instrument

• a sign of something that is yet to happen

• a historical document

Which two words mean about the same as portent?

• corpulent

• omen

• percentage

• harbinger

What is the definition of 'prudence'?

• governing oneself by the use of reason

• using carefulness and caution

• quickness and keenness of judgment or insight

• being powerfully and mysteriously fascinating