Prep Expert ACT Vocabulary Lists 1-16

A complete set of vocabulary flashcards based on the Prep Expert ACT Vocabulary Lists 1 through 16, providing definitions for all 320 listed terms.

Anecdote

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

Benevolent

Well-meaning and kindly

Condone

To accept or allow behavior that is considered wrong

Discreet

Careful to avoid causing offense or revealing private information

Exemplify

To serve as a good example of something

Frivolous

Not having any serious purpose or value

Impetuous

Acting quickly and without thought or care

Lofty

Of imposing height; elevated in status, character, or spirit

Perceive

Become aware or conscious of something

Pragmatic

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically

Resilient

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

Substantiate

Provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something

Tenacious

Tending to keep a firm hold of something; determined

Undermine

To weaken or damage gradually

Vehement

Showing strong, forceful, or intense feeling

Venerate

To regard with great respect

Wary

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems

Whimsical

Lightly fanciful or capricious; unusual in a charming way

Zealous

Showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective

Concur

To agree or have the same opinion

Advocate

To publicly support; a person who publicly supports a cause

Brevity

Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech

Consensus

General agreement or harmony

Dissent

To hold or express opinions that differ from the majority

Eradicate

To completely remove or put an end to

Frugal

Economical in use or spending; sparing

Gregarious

Fond of company; outgoing and friendly

Hinder

To create difficulties or obstacles

Immaculate

Perfectly clean, neat, or free from flaws

Juxtapose

To place close together for contrasting effect

Keen

Having a sharp or perceptive mind; eager or enthusiastic

Lament

To express sorrow or regret

Mitigate

To make something less severe, serious, or painful

Notion

A conception or belief about something

Oblivious

Not aware of or concern about what is happening around

Cogent

Clear, logical, and convincing

Quell

To put an end to or subdue, often by force

Respite

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult

Scrutinize

To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly

Tentative

Not certain or fixed; done without confidence

Ubiquitous

Present, appearing, or found everywhere

Vindicate

To clear from blame or suspicion

Wane

To decrease in size, extent, or degree

Ambivalent

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something

Belittle

To make someone or something seem unimportant

Conundrum

A confusing or difficult problem

Debilitate

To make someone weak or infirm

Eloquent

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing

Futile

Incapable of producing any useful result

Haphazard

Lacking any obvious order or plan

Incongruous

Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects

Jeopardize

To put someone or something into a situation of risk

Kudos

Praise and honor received for an achievement

Lucid

Clear and easy to understand

Mundane

Lacking interest or excitement; dull

Novice

A person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation

Ominous

Giving the impression that something bad is going to happen

Prolific

Producing much fruit or foliage or many works

Demure

Modest, shy, or reserved in manner

Skeptical

Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

Tirade

A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation

Uncanny

Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way

Vicarious

Experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person

Alleviate

To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe

Bolster

To support or strengthen

Concede

To admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it

Dubious

Hesitating or doubting

Embellish

To make something more attractive by adding decorative details

Feasible

Possible to do easily or conveniently

Gluttony

Excessive eating or drinking

Hypothetical

Based on or serving as a hypothesis

Inquisitive

Showing an interest in learning things; curious

Jubilant

Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph

Kinship

A sharing of characteristics or origins

Lackluster

Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired

Myriad

A countless or extremely great number

Nefarious

Wicked or criminal

Obsolete

No longer produced or used; out of date

Pervasive

Spreading widely throughout an area or group of people

Quagmire

A complex or hazardous situation

Relinquish

To voluntarily give up something

Scapegoat

A person who is unfairly blamed for something others have done

Trivial

Of little value or importance

Unprecedented

Never done or known before

Vivid

Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind

Yearn

To have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost

Zeal

Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective

Abundant

Existing or available in large quantities

Egregious

Outstandingly bad or shocking

Candid

Truthful and straightforward

Diligent

Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties

Epitome

A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type

Fluctuate

To rise and fall irregularly in number or amount

Fervent

Having or displaying a passionate intensity

Homogeneous

Of the same or similar kind or nature

Impeccable

In accordance with the highest standards; faultless

Guile

Sly or cunning intelligence

Lethargic

Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic

Melancholy

A feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause

Nonchalant

Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed