High Frequency ACT Words

Question 1

137. Analyze (v.)

Answer 1

examine in detail, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation (analysis, analytical)

Question 2

138. Compose (v.)

Answer 2

1. write or create*

2. constitute, make up (composition, composed of)

Question 3

139. Correlate (v.)

Answer 3

have a mutual relationship or connection (corollary, correlated)

Question 4

140. Critical (adj.)

Answer 4

1. expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments
2. expressing or involving an analysis of the merits and faults of a work of literature, music, or art*
3. involving the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment*
4. (of a situation or problem) having the potential to become disastrous; at a point of crisis

Question 5

141. Determine (v.)

Answer 5

1. cause (something) to occur in a particular way; be the decisive factor in
2. ascertain or establish exactly, typically as a result of research or calculation*

Question 6

142. Differentiate (v.)

Answer 6

1. recognize or ascertain what makes (someone or something) different*
2. (differentiate between) identify differences between (two or more things or people)
3. make (someone or something) appear different or distinct
4. make or become different in the process of growth or development

Question 7

143. Emerge (v.)

Answer 7

become apparent, important, or prominent

Question 8

144. Engage (v.)

Answer 8

1. occupy, attract, or involve (someone’s interest or attention)
2. (engage someone in) cause someone to become involved in (a conversation or discussion)
3. (engage in) participate or become involved in*

Question 9

145. Evolve (v.)

Answer 9

develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form

Question 10

146. Infer (v.)

Answer 10

deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoning rather than from clear statements (inference)

Question 11

147. Omit (v.)

Answer 11

leave out or exclude (someone or something), either intentionally or forgetfully

Question 12

148. Precede (v.)

Answer 12

1. come before (something) in time

2. come before in order or position* (preceding)

Question 13

149. Redundant (adj.)

Answer 13

not or no longer needed or useful

Question 14

150. Reflect (v.)

Answer 14

1. (of a surface or body) throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it
2. (of a mirror or shiny surface) show an image of
3. embody or represent (something) in a faithful or appropriate way
4. (reflect well/badly on) bring about a good or bad impression of: the incident reflects badly on the operating practices of the airlines.
5. (reflect on/upon) think deeply or carefully about*

Question 15

151. Relevant (adj.)

Answer 15

closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand (antonym: irrelevant)