WorksheetsS1 ACT Vocab Study 1-25
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 19mins
When the storm finally began to *abate*, it meant that it was:
Growing stronger
Becoming less intense
Stopping suddenly
Changing direction
A monarch who chooses to *abdicate* is:
Expanding their power
Giving up the throne
Passing new laws
Moving to another country
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
To *abstain* means:
To eat more than usual
To go without by choice
To hide from danger
To encourage someone
Which situation shows *adversity*?
Winning a competition
Facing serious illness
Enjoying a vacation
Making new friends
If a referee shows *bias* during a game, they are:
being unfair
following the rules
being strict
ignoring the players
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
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
If someone gives a *brusque* reply, it is:
Rude and short
Long and polite
Confusing and unclear
Careful and thoughtful
"Camaraderie" in a group means:
Tension and arguments
Trust and friendship
Competition and rivalry
Silence and awkwardness
A "canny" businessperson is:
Easily tricked
Reckless
Shrewd and careful
Distracted
Which container is "capacious"?
A tiny coin purse
A backpack that fits books, clothes, and shoes
A small teacup
A jewelry box
To "capitulate" in battle means to:
Surrender
Attack
Negotiate
Retreat
Which situation best shows people collaborating?
Arguing over ideas
Working together on a project
Refusing to share resources
Ignoring each other
A *compelling* speech is one that:
Bores the audience
Puts people to sleep
Captures and holds attention
Makes no sense
Which is a *conundrum*?
Deciding between two equally good choices
Going to sleep on time
Watching TV after dinner
Finishing a math problem easily
A *dauntless* person is:
Fearless and determined
Easily discouraged
Quiet and shy
Tired and weak
Which illness might *debilitate* someone?
A minor paper cut
A flu that makes them very weak
A small bruise
A hiccup
If a detective can *deduce* who committed the crime, they:
Guess randomly
Conclude by reasoning
Ask someone else
Ignore the evidence
Which action shows *defiance*?
Surrender under conditions
Win a victory
Keep resisting
Escape secretly
A *deluge* is:
A small puddle
A rising body of water overflowing
A single drop of rain
A frozen lake
Someone’s *demeanor* is:
The way they behave toward others
Their favorite food
Their school grades
Their clothing size
If a rumor discredits someone, it:
Improves their reputation
Harms their reputation
Makes them popular
Helps them succeed
Which item is *edible*?
Plastic
A sandwich
A rock
A book
Someone who feels *elated* is:
Sad and gloomy
Angry and frustrated
Full of high spirits
Nervous and worried
To *abstain* means to go without something by choice.
True
False
A *canny* person is usually careless with money.
True
False
Camaraderie is built through trust and friendship.
True
False
*Debilitate* means to strengthen or energize.
True
False
A *deluge* refers to a flood or overflow of water.
True
False
Someone showing *defiance* is resisting authority.
True
False
*Aberration* refers to something normal and expected.
True
False
To *abdicate* is to willingly give up power.
True
False
*Compelling* means boring and uninteresting.
True
False
A *brusque* reply is polite and detailed.
True
False
Which word best describes someone who refuses to follow unfair rules?
Defiant
Obedient
Passive
Agreeable
If a story is described as *compelling*, how might a reader feel?
Unable to stop reading
Annoyed by the characters
Bored and uninterested
Confused by the plot
Which event would most likely be called a *deluge*?
A light drizzle
A heavy downpour flooding streets
A sunny afternoon
A gentle breeze
