Week - Two ACT Vocabulary

What does the term "adulation" mean?

• Hostility

• Excessive flattery

• Indifference

• Criticism

Which word describes someone who is not friendly or forthcoming?

• Compassionate

• Aloof

• Assertive

• Anachronistic

What does "anachronistic" refer to?

• Belonging to a period other than that being portrayed

• Rapid growth

• Hostile behavior

• Sympathetic pity

What is the meaning of "analyze"?

• To cause hostility

• To state a fact

• To examine methodically

• To show compassion

What does it mean to "antagonize" someone?

• To flatter excessively

• To cause someone to become hostile

• To grow rapidly

• To be indifferent

What does "assert" mean?

• To examine methodically

• To state a fact

• To show pity

• To belong to another period

What does "befall" mean?

• To have something bad happen to someone

• To grow rapidly

• To be typical of a person

• To be unfriendly

What does "burgeon" mean?

• To cause hostility

• To begin to grow rapidly

• To state a fact

• To belong to another period

What is a "characteristic"?

• A feature typical of a particular person

• Excessive flattery

• Hostile behavior

• Methodical examination

What does "compassion" mean?

• Indifference to others' suffering

• Sympathetic pity for the suffering of others

• Hostility towards others

• Rapid growth