ACT Vocab List 4

Acrid

Harsh, bitter, or sour

Adage

An old saying or proverb

Addendum

An addition

Belligerent

Hostile and aggressive

Circuitous

Roundabout, indirect

Circumscribe

To give limits to; to trace a line around

Defunct

Dead; no longer in existence or operation

Degrade

To dishonor or to reduce in value

Exacting

Requiring much care and accuracy, demanding

Fitful

Intermittent, irregular

Flag

To fatigue; to lose strength, spirit or interest

Gregarious

Sociable; enjoying the company of others

Harrowing

Frightening or traumatic

Incongruous

Not corresponding, not agreeing with, discordant

Lethargic

Sluggish or not interested

Mirth

Merriment, glee, or extreme amusement

Obstinate

Stubborn

Paucity

Scarcity; the presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities

Peerless

Having no match; incomparable; unequaled

Sanctimonious

Making a show of being morally superior to other people