S1 ACT Vocab Study 1-25

When the storm finally began to *abate*, it meant that it was:

• Growing stronger

• Becoming less intense

• Stopping suddenly

• Changing direction

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

A monarch who chooses to *abdicate* is:

• Expanding their power

• Giving up the throne

• Passing new laws

• Moving to another country

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which of the following best shows an *aberration*?

• a) Summer being hot

• b) A cat chasing a mouse

• c) Snow falling in July

• d) The sun setting at night

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

To *abstain* means:

• To eat more than usual

• To go without by choice

• To hide from danger

• To encourage someone

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which situation shows *adversity*?

• Winning a competition

• Facing serious illness

• Enjoying a vacation

• Making new friends

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If a referee shows *bias* during a game, they are:

• being unfair

• following the rules

• being strict

• ignoring the players

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which group of students would be described as *boisterous*?

• Sitting quietly in the library

• Laughing loudly and running in the hallway

• Studying together silently

• Taking notes in class

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which action shows *brazen* behavior?

• Sneaking quietly out of class

• Shouting at a teacher in front of the class

• Asking a polite question

• Reading silently

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If someone gives a *brusque* reply, it is:

• Rude and short

• Long and polite

• Confusing and unclear

• Careful and thoughtful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

"Camaraderie" in a group means:

• Tension and arguments

• Trust and friendship

• Competition and rivalry

• Silence and awkwardness

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4