ACT 10-13 Vocabulary

The __________ student never gave up, even when the coursework became extremely challenging.

• clairvoyant

• tenacious

• frugal

• ostentatious

Because of her __________ nature, she managed to save enough money to travel the world.

• frugal

• benevolent

• hedonist

• circuitous

The __________ captivated the audience with his powerful speech.

• nonchalant

• pretentious

• orator

• resilient

The charismatic leader was nothing more than a __________, using fear to gain support.

• hedonist

• clairvoyant

• fortuitous

• demagogue

The millionaire’s __________ mansion was decorated with gold statues and crystal chandeliers.

• ostentatious

• frugal

• circuitous

• tenacious

He shrugged in a __________ manner, as if failing the test didn’t bother him at all.

• assiduous

• nonchalant

• diligent

• opulent

She was known for being __________, always working tirelessly to complete every assignment.

• assiduous

• hedonist

• circuitous

• clairvoyant

The spy took a __________ route to avoid being followed.

• circuitous

• benevolent

• fortuitous

• opulent

The author’s writing was criticized for being too __________, filled with unnecessary big words and complex phrases.

• diligent

• resilient

• pretentious

• nonchalant

Even after experiencing multiple failures, the entrepreneur remained __________, determined to succeed.

• frugal

• ostentatious

• clairvoyant

• resilient