Vocab ACT Prep 1

Question 1

Abrasive

Answer 1

harsh, showing little concern for the feelings of others

Question 2

Abasement

Answer 2

humiliation or degradation

Question 3

Abrogate

Answer 3

repeal , do away with

Question 4

Abstain

Answer 4

to restrain oneself from doing something

Question 5

Abdicate

Answer 5

Failing to fulfill or undertake

Question 6

Abduction

Answer 6

The act of taking someone against their will

Question 7

Abjure

Answer 7

To solemnly renounce

Question 8

Abrade

Answer 8

To scrape or wear away by friction

Question 9

Abeyance

Answer 9

A state of temporary suspension

Question 10

Abnormal

Answer 10

Opposite of normal or usual

Question 11

Manufacture

Answer 11

A person or company that makes goods to sell

Question 12

Activate

Answer 12

Makes something active

Question 13

Aerial

Answer 13

Existing, Operating, or Happening in the air

Question 14

Aeronaut

Answer 14

a traveler in a hot-air balloon, airship, or other flying craft.

Question 15

Aeronautics

Answer 15

The science or practice of travel through the air

Question 16

Aerostat

Answer 16

An airship or hot-air balloon, especially one that is tethered

Question 17

Agrarian

Answer 17

a person who advocates a redistribution of landed property, especially as part of a social movement.

Question 18

Ambidextrous

Answer 18

able to use the right and left hands equally well.

Question 19

Ambiguous

Answer 19

open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.

Question 20

Amphibious

Answer 20

relating to, living in, or suited for both land and water.

Question 21

Perambulate

Answer 21

walk or travel through or around a place or area, especially for pleasure and in a leisurely way.

Question 22

Amicable

Answer 22

having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.

Question 23

Amity

Answer 23

a friendly relationship.

Question 24

Pusillanimous

Answer 24

showing a lack of courage or determination; timid.