Words that commonly appear in ACT reading passages and answer choices, with brief definitions.
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- Benign
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Harmless; not dangerous or severe- Trenchant
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Vigorous and keen; sharply incisive- Nascent
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Beginning to exist or develop- Amorphous
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Without a clear or definite form- Ephemeral
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Lasting only a short time- Pragmatic
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Dealing with things in a practical, realistic way- Languid
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Lacking energy or effort- Harbinger
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A sign that something will happen- Ubiquitous
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Present or found everywhere- Meticulous
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Showing great care and attention to detail- Acerbic
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Sharp and forthright, biting in manner or tone- Candid
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Frank and honest in expression- Vestigial
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Remaining from an earlier evolutionary stage- Obfuscate
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To make obscure or unclear- Waning
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Decreasing in strength or intensity
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