ACT Vocabulary Prep 1 & 2

Which sentence best shows the meaning of the word abundant?

• The desert is known for its lack of water.

• The library had only one copy of the book.

• The mountain was difficult to climb.

• The garden produced a large amount of vegetables.

What does benevolent most nearly mean?

• Angry and harsh

• Kind and charitable

• Selfish and greedy

• Serious and strict

Which description best fits the word cadaverous?

• dark and frigid

• Thin, pale, and resembling a corpse

• Muscular and strong

• Tall and strange

To deceive someone means to:

• Teach them a valuable lesson

• Trick or mislead them

• Help them succeed

• Encourage them kindly

What does efficient mean in the workplace?

• Working in a way that saves time and resources

• Working slowly and carefully without finishing

• Refusing to complete tasks

• Spending more time than necessary to get the job done

A person who is fastidious is:

• Careless and messy

• Very attentive to detail and hard to please

• Friendly and outgoing

• Quick to forgive mistakes

Which option best defines accurate?

• Correct and exact

• Outdated and old

• Creative and imaginative

• Close but not precise

What does it mean if someone has a bias?

• They show fairness in every situation.

• They favor one side unfairly.

• They avoid making any decisions to avoid hurting feelings.

• They follow rules strictly.

A person who speaks with candor is:

• Dishonest and tricky

• Polite but insincere

• Honest and straightforward

• Quiet and reserved

Showing deference to others means:

• Disagreeing with them loudly

• Ignoring their opinions

• Showing respect and yielding to their wishes

• Showing concern in a disagreement