ACT Prep Vocab 1

What is the correct definition of the word "Adulation"?

• Excessive admiration or praise

• A feeling of intense dislike

• A state of confusion or disorder

• A formal speech or lecture

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "Adulation" mean?

• A feeling of intense dislike

• Excessive admiration or praise

• A mild interest in something

• A state of casual indifference

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of the word "Aloof"?

• Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

• Full of energy and enthusiasm

• Having a strong desire for success or achievement

• Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of the word "anachronistic"?

• Something that is out of place in terms of time or chronology

• Something that is modern and up-to-date

• Something that is related to ancient history

• Something that is futuristic and ahead of its time

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the correct definition of the word "Analyze"?

• To examine methodically by separating into parts and studying their interrelations

• To create something new by combining different elements

• To destroy or break down into smaller parts

• To ignore or overlook something

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

What is the correct definition of the word "Antagonize"?

• To provoke someone to react angrily

• To support or agree with someone

• To ignore or avoid someone

• To make peace with someone

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of the word "Assert"?

• To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully

• To question or doubt something

• To remain silent on a matter

• To express uncertainty

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the definition of the word "Befall"?

• To happen or occur

• To fall down

• To rise up

• To disappear

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of the word "Burgeon"?

• To decrease in size

• To grow or develop quickly

• To remain unchanged

• To become less intense

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the correct definition of the word "Characteristic"?

• A feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it.

• A type of clothing worn for a specific occasion.

• A type of food that is commonly eaten in a specific region.

• A type of music that is popular in a specific culture.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6