ACT Vocabulary 1

to stick firmly to something; to follow closely or faithfully

• anticipate

• adhere

• assert

• attribute

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

distant, reserved, or indifferent in manner; emotionally detached

• anecdote

• apprehensive

• aloof

• assert

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

to examine in detail in order to understand something better

• anticipate

• assert

• anticipate

• analyze

open to interpretation

• ambiguous

• apprehensive

• assess

• befall

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

understood by few; mysterious or a secret

• apprehensive

• attribute

• adhere

• arcane

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

She chose to ______ her opinion confidently, ensuring her voice was heard in the discussion.

Tags

CCSS.SL.11-12.1

CCSS.SL.11-12.4

He had to______ the weight of his responsibilities, carrying them with resilience and determination.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

The small business began to ______, rapidly expanding its reach and customer base across the city.

• assess

• burgeon

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

• anecdote

• antidote

to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something

• adhere

• attribute

• assert

• assess

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1