10th Grade ACT Words

English Downey

discriminate

to differentiate; to make a clear distinction; to see the difference

diverse

different; varied

inhibit

to prevent, restrain, stop

intervene

come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events

rational

based on or in accordance with reason or logic

differentiate

Distinguish, tell apart, and recognize differences between two or more items.

incorporate

to bring together features, ideas, or elements

Mode

a way or manner in which something occurs or is experienced, expressed, or done.

orient

align or position something relative to a known point or landmark

perspective

(n.) a point of view or general standpoint from which different things are viewed, physically or mentally; the appearance to the eye of various objects at a given time, place, or distance

comprehensive

covering or including everything

equivalent

having the same value

incentive

a reason for doing something; something that stimulates action

innovate

to be creative; to introduce something new

subordinate

(adj.) lower in rank or position, secondary; (n.) one who is in a lower position or under the orders of someone else; (v.) to put in a lower or secondary position

comprise

to include or contain; to be made up of

Incidence

The number or rate of new cases of a particular condition during a specific time; occurrences

predominant

(adj.) the greatest in strength or power; most common

priority

A thing that is regarded as more important than another.

ultimate

(adj.) last, final; most important or extreme; eventual; basic, fundamental