ACT Prep Vocabulary Week 6 Challenge

This video tutorial covers a set of ACT prep vocabulary words, providing definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and examples for each. The words discussed include enmity, imbue, gaff, tenure, substantiate, daunt, hovel, penury, exuberance, and despot. Each word is explained in detail with contextual examples to aid understanding.

What is the meaning of 'enmity'?

• A sense of joy

• A state of confusion

• A feeling of friendship

• A deep-seated hostility often mutual

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means to inspire or influence deeply?

• Gaff

• Imbue

• Tenure

• Substantiate

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is a 'gaff'?

• A dictator with absolute power

• A period of time a job lasts

• A deep-seated hostility

• An embarrassing public mistake

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does 'tenure' refer to?

• A wretched living place

• A period of time a job lasts

• A state of extreme poverty

• A high spirit or enthusiasm

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

To 'substantiate' a claim means to:

• Ignore it

• Disprove it

• Make it less believable

• Support it with proof

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does 'daunt' mean?

• To support with proof

• To inspire or influence

• To live in extreme poverty

• To make afraid or discourage

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

A 'hovel' is best described as:

• A period of time a job lasts

• A wretched living place

• A high spirit or enthusiasm

• A dictator with absolute power

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is 'penury'?

• A deep-seated hostility

• A period of time a job lasts

• A feeling of joy

• A state of extreme poverty

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word describes high spirits and happy enthusiasm?

• Gaff

• Exuberance

• Penury

• Despot

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

A 'despot' is:

• A high spirit or enthusiasm

• A person living in extreme poverty

• A dictator with absolute power

• A period of time a job lasts

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4