ACT Vocab Week 1

Question 1

divulge

Answer 1

(v.) to tell; to reveal (as a secret)

ant: conceal

Question 2

abet

Answer 2

(v.) to assist or encourage, especially in wrongdoing

ant: impede; dissuade

Question 3

dogmatic

Answer 3

(adj.) arrogant and stubborn about one’s beliefs

ant. open-minded

Question 4

insipid

Answer 4

(adj.) lacking flavor; dull; not at all stimulating

ant. challenging

Question 5

extraneous

Answer 5

(adj.) not essential; not constituting a vital part

ant. essential; critical

Question 6

coerce

Answer 6

(v.) to force by using pressure, intimidation or threats

ant; persuade

Question 7

jaundiced

Answer 7

(adj.) prejudiced; hostile

ant. believing; trusting

Question 8

meticulous

Answer 8

(adj.) extremely, sometimes excessively, careful about small details; precise

ant. sloppy

Question 9

temerity

Answer 9

(n.) recklessness; a foolish disregard of danger

ant. prudence

Question 10

gregarious

Answer 10

(adj.) sociable; fond of the company of others

ant. reclusive