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ACT Vocabulary #2
ACT Vocabulary #2
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How well do you know your ACT Vocabulary words from set #2?
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1
The best antonym for "labyrinth" is...
Chaotic
Complex
Simple
Confusing
2
What is a synonym for "bauble"?
Trinket
Shard
Inheritance
Diaphanous
3
What is a "labyrinth"?
A type of flower native to Greece
A complex and confusing network of passages or paths
A force generated by a person's actions
A simple and easy-to-follow path
4
What is a synonym for "gloat"?
Empathize
Despise
Rejoice
Frustrate
5
An antonym of "diaphanous" is "opaque"
True
False
6
If something is described as "diaphanous", what is it like?
Bright and colorful
Cloudy or opaque
Sheer, light, or transluscent
Extremely heavy and solid
7
Which of the following is a synonym for "impotent"?
Helpless
Powerful
Hungry
Energized
8
What is "nihilism"?
A new-age form of meditation
A belief in the existence of a higher power
A type of art movement popularized during the Harlem Renaissance
A philosophical viewpoint that believes that life has no meaning or value
9
What is the antonym of "maelstrom"?
Boredom
Misery
Chaos
Order
10
How might someone feel if they experience "chagrin"?
Confused
Embarrased
Exhausted
Excited
11
What is a "bauble"?
A method of navigation
A type of dessert
A showy trinket or decoration
A sudden display of anger or frustration
12
What is a "shard"?
A fragment of a broken object, such as glass or pottery
An object that has been fully repaired
A unit of measurement
A musical composition popular during the Baroque period
13
If someone is described as "bestial", what are they like?
Highly intelligent and sophisticated
Cruel, brutal, or animal-like in behavior
Graceful and elegant
Extremely strong and resistent
14
What is the synonym of "effete"?
Energized
Vigorous
Exhausted
Lively
15
What does the word "impotent" mean?
Highly sociable and outgoing
Strong and powerful
Lacking physical strength or vigor
Extremely confident
16
A synonym of "bland" is...
Spicy
Flavorless
Exciting
Exquisite
17
What is an "impediment"?
A type of pedicure
A hindrance or obstacle
A person who is very talented
A type of weather phenomenon
18
What is an antonym of "impediment"?
Obstacle
Barrier
Hurdle
Assistance
19
A synonym of "emendation" is "error"
True
False
20
A synonym for "chagrin" is "delighted"
False
True
21
Which term refers to the act of making corrections or improvements in a text?
Bauble
Diaphanous
Labyrinth
Emendation
22
If someone is "effete", they are most likely full of energy and vitality
True
False
23
"Antithesis" means 'an exact opposite'
True
False
24
Which of the following is a synonym for "shard"?
Fragment
Monolith
Whole
Sleek
25
Something that is described as "bland" would be lacking strong flavor or interest
True
False
26
Which word is the
antithesis
of 'generous'?
Emendation
Giving
Positive
Selfish
27
What is a "maelstrom"?
A type of musical instrument
A sudden burst of laughter
A large, decorative necklace
A powerful whirlpool or turbulent situation
28
What is an antonym for "bestial"?
Cruel
Civilized
Brutal
Feral
29
The antonym of "nihilism" is...
Optimism
Apathy
Agnosticism
Despair
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What does it mean to "gloat"?
To quickly move away from a place
To express deep sorrow
To fix something that is broken
To take great pleasure in someone else's misfortune
