Lang/Lit 2nd semester ACT Vocab List 1

Acclaim

Applaud, praise

Alleviate

To make something less severe

Ambiguous

Capable of being understood in two or more possible senses or ways

Antagonist

One that contends with or opposes another: actively opposes

Arbitrary

Chosen, decided, seemingly at random time

Articulate

Speaking fluent/specific

Austere

Strict in manner or appearance (plain)

Candid

Expressing opinions, and feelings in an honest, straight forward way

Coherent

Clear, and logical

Concise

Explaining something briefly, or in few words

Corroborate

To support or help prove with evidence

Credible

Reliable

Cryptic

Secret, mysterious, difficult to understand

Decisive

Having the power of deciding

Deference

Humble submission towards a superior or elder

Defiant

Disobeying authority

Detrimental

Harmful, damaging, or undesirable

Disparage

To speak negatively about someone or something

Eloquent

Fluent in speaking or writing

Elusive

Difficult to find, catch, or understand

Endorse

To declare public approval

Engender

To cause or give rise to

Erratic

Unpredictable; inconsistent

Feasible

Possible or practical to do

Fortuitous

Accidental, but in a positive way

Gregarious

Enjoying the company of others

Hypothetical

Theory; based on a fact

Imminent

Ready to take place; about to happen

Impartial

Fair or just

Incisive

Clear thinking

Indifferent

No particular interest

Induce

Succeed by persuading

Inept

Having no skill; clumsy

Innovative

Featuring new methods

Jusicious

Showing good judgement

Lucid

Clear to understand: Intelligible

Meticulous

Very precise; attention to detail

Pragmatic

Dealing with things realistically

Reconcile

To restore friendship; recreate friendship

Substantiate

To support with evidence