WorksheetsFebruary ACT Word of the Day Part 2
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does the verb "codify" mean?
To confuse or complicate
To reduce to a formal system; to organize or structure, as laws
To decode or decipher
To make something less important
It is systematic in the emergency room to _____ patients based the severity of symptoms
onset
acquiesce
portent
codify
What does the word "acquiesce" mean?
To argue vehemently
To accept or consent
To completely reject
To hesitate
What is the definition of the verb "match"?
To compete against an opponent
To make equal or suitable
To find a partner for
To light a fire
Choose the sentence that correctly uses the verb "match" as defined in the learning material.
The tennis match lasted five sets.
The upbeat music matched her mood.
They will play a match on Saturday.
He blew out the match after lighting the candle.
What does the adjective "frail" mean?
Extremely strong and durable
Easily broken; fragile; not durable
Very heavy and solid
Capable of withstanding great pressure
Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "frail."
The bridge was built with frail materials and collapsed under the weight.
The frail recipe required many rare ingredients.
He trained so hard that his muscles became frail.
The computer software was too frail to run the program.
What is the meaning of the word 'Portent'?
a feeling of intense happiness
a type of musical instrument
a sign of something that is yet to happen
a historical document
Which two words mean about the same as portent?
corpulent
omen
percentage
harbinger
What is the definition of 'prudence'?
governing oneself by the use of reason
using carefulness and caution
quickness and keenness of judgment or insight
being powerfully and mysteriously fascinating
What does the verb "quibble" mean?
To agree wholeheartedly
To raise an insignificant point in a disagreement
To question the validity of a point in a debate
To support a point with evidence
In the sentence provided, what is the person doing by quibbling about the historic inaccuracies in the television series on World War I?
Praising the series for its attention to detail
Discussing the main themes of the series
Pointing out minor errors in a critical manner
Giving a summary of the series' plot
What does the adjective 'uniform' mean?
Different in every case
clothing for a team or group
Evenly spaced, always the same
Unique and distinctive
What is the definition of 'onset'?
The peak or highest point of a condition
The conclusion or end of an event
The beginning or early stages
A medical term for a type of symptom
What does the adjective "tenacious" mean?
Easily giving up on something
Not easily pulled apart; persistent in seeking something valued
Lacking strength or energy
Quick to recover from difficulties
a bad sign or forewarning
quibble
onset
portent
acquiesce
The birds flew south at the ______ of winter.
onset
acquiesce
match
codify
Match the following:
acquiesce
quibble
frail
tenacious
