Prepscholar's ACT Vocab

Question 1

Adhere

Answer 1

Verb

Stick completely to a surface or substance* [or] believe in and follow the practices of

Question 2

Aloof

Answer 2

Adjective

Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

Question 3

Ambiguous

Answer 3

Adjective

Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning

Question 4

Analyze

Answer 4

Verb

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

Question 5

Anecdote

Answer 5

Noun

A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

Question 6

Antagonize

Answer 6

Verb

Cause someone to become hostile

Question 7

Anticipate

Answer 7

Verb

Regard as probable; expect it predict

Question 8

Apprehensive

Answer 8

Adjective

Anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

Question 9

Arcane

Answer 9

Adjective

Mysterious or secret

Question 10

Assert

Answer 10

Verb

State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully

Question 11

Assess

Answer 11

Verb

Evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of

Question 12

Attribute

Answer 12

Verb

Regard something as being caused by someone or something

Question 13

“To be” verbs

Answer 13

Is, am, are, was, were, be, being, been

In that order