ACT Vocab Practice #7 - Honors

What does the word "ambience" mean?

• A strong disagreement

• The character and atmosphere of a place

• A detailed analysis

• A rapid increase

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following is a synonym for "benign"?

• Malignant

• Gentle

• Aggressive

• Hostile

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 antonym of "copious"?

• Abundant

• Meager

• Plentiful

• Vast

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the sentence where "diligent" is used correctly.

• He was diligent in his efforts to learn the new programming language.

• The weather was very diligent today.

• She made a diligent cake for her birthday.

• The car drove in a diligent manner.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

"Exacerbate" most nearly means:

• Alleviate

• Worsen

• Simplify

• Enlighten

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following words best describes something "grisly"?

• Beautiful

• Horrifying

• Graceful

• Joyful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If someone is "incognito," they are:

• In a state of panic

• Disguised to hide their identity

• Acting in a high-profile manner

• Very noticeable

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

"Minutiae" refers to:

• Large problems

• Small, precise details

• General ideas

• Broad concepts

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word is synonymous with "panache"?

• Dullness

• Flamboyance

• Simplicity

• Clumsiness

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

To "suppress" means to:

• Encourage

• Exaggerate

• Conceal

• Release

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4