ACT Vocab Sem 1 List 7 Practice

What is the meaning of the word "cantankerous" as used in the following sentence? "The cantankerous old man refused to let anyone step on his lawn."

• Friendly

• Irritable

• Generous

• Quiet

In the sentence "The comedian's jokes were meant to deride the politician's policies," what does the word "deride" mean?

• Support

• Praise

• Mock

• Ignore

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "debacle" in the sentence: "The event turned into a debacle when the main speaker failed to show up."

• Success

• Disaster

• Celebration

• Routine

Verify the meaning of "temerity" in the sentence: "He had the temerity to question the professor's conclusion during the lecture."

• Caution

• Boldness

• Indifference

• Fear

In the sentence "She felt a sense of ennui despite the exciting surroundings," what does "ennui" mean, and how can you verify this meaning?

• Excitement; by checking a dictionary

• Boredom; by checking a dictionary

• Fear; by checking a dictionary

• Joy; by checking a dictionary

Analyze how the use of the word "cantankerous" in a sentence can affect the tone of the text.

• It makes the tone more cheerful.

• It adds a humorous tone.

• It creates a tense or negative tone.

• It has no effect on the tone.

Evaluate the effectiveness of using the word "deride" in a political speech.

• It strengthens the argument by showing respect.

• It weakens the argument by showing bias.

• It has no impact on the argument.

• It makes the argument more persuasive.

What is the impact of the word "debacle" on the reader's understanding of the event described in a narrative?

• It suggests a positive outcome.

• It indicates a minor issue.

• It emphasizes a significant failure.

• It implies a routine occurrence.

How does the use of "temerity" in a sentence influence the reader's perception of a character?

• It portrays the character as cautious.

• It depicts the character as reckless.

• It shows the character as indifferent.

• It presents the character as fearful.

Determine the effect of "ennui" on the mood of a literary piece.

• It creates a lively mood.

• It adds a sense of excitement.

• It contributes to a dull or listless mood.

• It enhances a joyful atmosphere.