Mastering ACT Vocabulary Set 4

What is the definition of 'abate'?

• To reduce or lessen.

• To increase or enhance.

• To ignore or overlook.

• To complicate or confuse.

Use 'cacophony' in a sentence.

• The cacophony of honking cars and shouting vendors filled the busy street.

• The quiet library was filled with a cacophony of whispers.

• The melody of the song was a beautiful cacophony.

• The serene lake reflected the cacophony of the mountains.

What does 'diligent' mean in the context of studying?

• Diligent means being careful and persistent in studying.

• Diligent means being careless and hasty in studying.

• Diligent means studying for short periods without focus.

• Diligent means studying only when necessary.

Identify a synonym for 'ephemeral'.

• enduring

• perpetual

• permanent

• transient

What is the antonym of 'gregarious'?

• antisocial

• reserved

• shy

• introverted

Explain the term 'harangue' and provide an example.

• A harangue is a short and friendly conversation.

• A harangue refers to a type of musical performance.

• A harangue is a written document outlining a business plan.

• A harangue is a lengthy and aggressive speech, often aimed at persuading or criticizing.

What does 'juxtapose' mean in literary analysis?

• To place elements side by side for comparison or contrast.

• To summarize the main themes of a text.

• To analyze a single element in isolation.

• To combine elements into a single narrative.

Provide a sentence using 'malleable'.

• The rules of the game were malleable, allowing for no changes.

• The metal was too rigid to be malleable for the sculptor's needs.

• The artist found the clay to be malleable, allowing her to create intricate designs with ease.

• She found the fabric to be malleable, but it tore easily.

What is the meaning of 'nefarious'?

• Boring or mundane in nature.

• Heroic or virtuous in nature.

• Friendly or helpful in nature.

• Wicked or criminal in nature.

How can 'obfuscate' be used in a discussion about clarity?

• Using 'obfuscate' enhances understanding.

• 'Obfuscate' means to clarify a concept.

• 'Obfuscate' is synonymous with transparency.

• 'Obfuscate' refers to making something unclear, which opposes the goal of clarity.