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Game Time! 21-40 ACT Words

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Paradox

a)

an idea that, despite sound reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory

b)

a story or idea that sounds unreasonable, but leads to a reasonable conclusion

c)

a short and amusing story that refers to real-life events

d)

existing but not yet developed or obvious; hidden; concealed

2.

latter

a)

the second of two

b)

extremely small

c)

the second mentioned of two

d)

the third of three

3.

Minute: Extremely (a)  

4.

impervious

a)

able to be affected by

b)

is showing signs of being affected

c)

pretend to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury

d)

unable to be affected by

5.

not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

a)

cumbersome

b)

aloof

c)

pensive

d)

feign

6.

ambiguous: open to more than (a)   interpretation; having a double meaning

7.

a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

a)

attribute

b)

lethargic

c)

anecdote

d)

paradox

8.

cumbersome: 1. (a)   and therefore difficult to carry or use 2. slow or complicated and therefore inefficient*

9.

pretend to be affected by feeling, state, or injury

a)

feign

b)

pensive

c)

impervious

d)

solemn

10.

lethargic: (a)   and apathetic

11.

to be or get in the way of; prevent; hinder

a)

obstruct

b)

emit

c)

exert

d)

potent

12.

pensive

a)

having great power, influence, or effect

b)

relating to or indicating a remainder; something left after other parts have been taken away

c)

formal and dignified; serious

d)

engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought

13.

solemn: (a)   and dignified; serious

14.

attribute: a quality or feature regarded as a (a)   or inherent part of someone or something

15.

emit

a)

give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.

b)

having an intensely strong taste or smell

c)

put to use; make a great effort at a mental or physical task

d)

having great power, influence, or effect

16.

put to use; make a great effort at a mental or physical task

a)

latter

b)

emit

c)

exert

d)

solemn

17.

residual: relating to or indicating a (a)   ; something left after other parts have been taken away

18.

pungent refers to having what?

a)

strong taste

b)

bright light

c)

strong smell

d)

very powerful

19.

having great power, influence, or effect

a)

anecdote

b)

potent

c)

pungent

d)

aloof

20.

existing but not yet developed or obvious; hidden; concealed

a)

cumbersome

b)

latent

c)

residual

d)

latter