ACT Vocab Quiz #1

To abbreviate a sentence means to:

• Expand it

• Shorten it

• Complicate it

• Correct it

Which of the following describes someone who is benevolent?

• Selfish

• Kind

• Greedy

• Angry

What does camaraderie in a workplace mean?

• Distrust

• Friendship

• Competition

• Silence

Something deleterious is:

• Helpful

• Harmful

• Neutral

• Expensive

Empathy is best described as:

• Sympathy without action

• Understanding and sharing another's feelings

• Judging someone’s emotions

• Ignoring others' feelings

Context: The author's florid writing style made the story hard to follow. Which of these best describes something florid?

• Simple

• Complicated and fancy

• Clear

• Quiet

Context: The manager’s haughty attitude made it difficult for employees to approach her with concerns. A haughty person is likely to be:

• Humble

• Friendly

• Arrogant

• Generous

Context: His impetuous decision to quit his job without another offer surprised everyone. Impetuous actions are:

• Carefully planned

• Done with great thought

• Quick and without careful thought

• Slow and calculated

Jubilation is the feeling of:

• Sadness

• Happiness

• Boredom

• Anger

What does longevity refer to?

• Short lifespan

• Long life

• Quick disappearance

• Sudden growth