ACT/SAT Vocab (1-40)

Passage Excerpt: "The artist's aesthetic choices were evident in the intricate details and harmonious colors of the painting."

• Question: As used in the passage, the word "aesthetic" most nearly means:

• Practical

• Ignorant

• Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty

• Commonplace

Passage Excerpt: "Her altruistic nature was evident when she spent her weekends volunteering at the homeless shelter."

• Question: As used in the passage, the word "altruistic" most nearly means:

• Selfish

• Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others

• Doubtful

• Ambitious

Passage Excerpt: "Despite her ambivalent feelings, she decided to move forward with the plan."

• Question: As used in the passage, the word "ambivalent" most nearly means:

• Certain

• Unaware

• Angry

• Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas

Passage Excerpt: "The anonymous donor contributed a large sum of money to the charity."

• Question: As used in the passage, the word "anonymous" most nearly means:

• Famous

• Not identified by name; of unknown name

• Known

• Prominent

Passage Excerpt: "His arid explanation of the topic left the students bored and uninterested."

• Question: As used in the passage, the word "arid" most nearly means:

• Moist

• Extremely dry or lacking in interest

• Fertile

• Cold

Passage Excerpt: "The manager's brazen disregard for the rules surprised everyone."

• Question: As used in the passage, the word "brazen" most nearly means

• Timid

• Bold and without shame

• Shy

• Reserved

Passage Excerpt: "Her compassion for the underprivileged was evident in her work with the charity."

• Question: As used in the passage, the word "compassion" most nearly means:

• Indifference

• Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings of others

• Cruelty

• Harshness

Passage Excerpt: "The circuitous route they took added hours to the journey."

• Question: As used in the passage, the word "circuitous" most nearly means:

• Direct

• Roundabout

• Straight

• Linear

Passage Excerpt: "The report's deleterious effects were felt throughout the company."

• Question: As used in the passage, the word "deleterious" most nearly means:

• Harmless

• Beneficial

• Causing harm or damage

• Safe

Passage Excerpt: "Her diligent efforts led to the project's success."

• Question: As used in the passage, the word "diligent" most nearly means:

• Lazy

• Careless

• Showing great care and perseverance

• Reckless