ACT List # 23 Vocabulary

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of the word "tactful"?

• She bluntly told her friend that the dress was ugly.

• He carefully chose his words to avoid offending anyone.

• The manager angrily dismissed the employee's concerns.

• The student was indifferent to the teacher's feedback.

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Identify the antonym of the word "indignant."

• Outraged

• Content

• Furious

• Agitated

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Which word best fits the following sentence: "The speaker's __________ remarks caused a heated debate among the audience"?

• Tactful

• Inflammatory

• Inquisitive

• Brusque

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What is a synonym for the word "inquisitive"?

• Curious

• Apathetic

• Disinterested

• Unconcerned

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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates someone being "brash"?

• Politely asking for a favor

• Boldly interrupting a meeting to voice an opinion

• Quietly listening to a lecture

• Thoughtfully considering all options before speaking

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Infer the meaning of "brusque" from the context: "The customer was taken aback by the clerk's brusque response to her question."

• Polite and detailed

• Short and rude

• Long and explanatory

• Friendly and engaging

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Which word best completes the sentence: "The employees were __________ after learning about the pay cuts"?

• Disgruntled

• Tactful

• Inquisitive

• Contentious

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Identify the antonym of the word "insincere."

• Genuine

• Deceptive

• Dishonest

• Hypocritical

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Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of the word "contentious"?

• The debate was calm and agreeable.

• The discussion quickly turned into a heated argument.

• The meeting was uneventful and boring.

• The conversation was friendly and light-hearted.

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Infer the meaning of "despondent" from the context: "After failing the exam, she felt despondent and didn't want to talk to anyone."

• Elated

• Indifferent

• Depressed

• Excited

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