Additional vocabulary words that commonly appear in ACT reading and English passages, continuing the ACT Vocabulary deck. Front: the word. Back: definition and a short example sentence.
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- Ambiguous
- Unclear or able to be interpreted in more than one way. Example: The politician's ambiguous response left voters uncertain about her true position.
- Benevolent
- Kind, generous, and charitable toward others. Example: The benevolent donor funded the entire community library project.
- Candid
- Honest and frank in expressing one's opinions. Example: She gave a candid assessment of the company's financial troubles.
- Decisive
- Able to make quick, firm decisions without hesitation. Example: The general's decisive action prevented the disaster.
- Ephemeral
- Lasting a very short time; fleeting. Example: The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral, lasting only a few weeks.
- Fastidious
- Very careful about cleanliness, accuracy, or details. Example: His fastidious editing ensured every word was perfect.
- Gregarious
- Enjoying the company of others; living or traveling in groups. Example: Wolves are gregarious animals that hunt in packs.
- Hypothetical
- Based on a suggested idea or theory rather than real events. Example: Let me pose a hypothetical scenario to explain the concept.
- Impeccable
- Flawless, perfect, or without fault. Example: Her impeccable manners impressed everyone at the formal dinner.
- Jocular
- Humorous or intended to be funny and entertaining. Example: His jocular remarks kept the audience laughing throughout the speech.
- Kinetic
- Relating to motion or energy produced by movement. Example: Roller coasters are designed to showcase kinetic energy.
- Lethargic
- Sluggish, tired, and lacking energy or interest. Example: The warm afternoon made everyone feel lethargic.
- Meticulous
- Extremely careful and precise in attention to detail. Example: The surgeon's meticulous work saved the patient's life.
- Nuanced
- Having subtle variations or shades of meaning; not simple or straightforward. Example: The actor delivered a nuanced performance that captured the character's complexity.
- Obdurate
- Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. Example: Despite evidence, he remained obdurate in his beliefs.