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What does the term 'ameliorate' mean?
What does the term 'ameliorate' mean?
Which of the following terms describes a state of being overly trusting?
Which of the following terms describes a state of being overly trusting?
What does the term 'preclude' imply?
What does the term 'preclude' imply?
Which word indicates something that is standard or commonly accepted?
Which word indicates something that is standard or commonly accepted?
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What does it mean if something is described as 'marring'?
What does it mean if something is described as 'marring'?
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Ameliorate
Ameliorate
To make better; to improve.
Concise
Concise
Briefly and clearly stated.
Furtive
Furtive
Secretive; stealthy.
Gullible
Gullible
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Scrutinize
Scrutinize
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Study Notes
ACT Vocabulary Terms
- Ameliorate (v): to improve, make better
- Coalesce (v): to come together, merge, join
- Concise (adj): briefly and clearly stated
- Efface (v): to erase, wipe out
- Furtive (adj): secretive
- Gullible (adj): overly trusting, willing to believe anything
- Innate (adj): existing from birth, natural
- Marred (adj): damaged, bruised
- Orthodox (adj): standard, commonly accepted, conventional (not just in religion)
- Preclude (v): prevent; make impossible
- Prodigious (adj): of enormous quantity or size
- Remorse (adj): sadness, regret
- Repress (v): hold down
- Respite (noun): a period of rest; a break
- Scrutinize (v): examine closely
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Test your knowledge of key vocabulary terms that are essential for the ACT exam. This quiz covers definitions and uses of various words that can enhance your language skills. Prepare yourself to excel in the verbal section of your ACT test!
