Lang/Lit hour 1

ACT Vocab list #1

abate

become less intense or widespread.

aberration

a departure from what is normal or expected.

abstain

to choose not to do something, especially in relation to indulgence or participation.

adversity

difficulties or misfortune that can challenge an individual's resilience.

aesthetic

concerned with beauty or artistic expression, relating to the appreciation of art and nature.

amicable

characterized by friendliness and absence of discord; typically refers to relationships or interactions that are pleasant and without conflict.

anachronistic

describing something that is out of its proper time period or historical context, often used to highlight inconsistencies or errors in chronology.

arid

having little or no moisture; dry or lacking in rainfall, often referring to climates or regions.

assiduous

showing great care, attention, and effort; diligent and hardworking in pursuing tasks or goals.

benevolent

well-meaning and kindly; characterized by a desire to help others.

bias

a predisposition or partiality towards a particular perspective, often affecting judgment or decision-making.

boisterous

noisy, energetic, and cheerful; a lively or exuberant atmosphere or behavior.

brazen

bold and shameless; showing a lack of shame or regard for social norms.

camaraderie

a feeling of friendship and fellowship among a group, often fostering unity and cooperation.

capitulate

to cease resistance and surrender to an opponent.

capricious

given to sudden changes in mood or behavior; unpredictable.

clairvoyant

a person who claims to have the ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact.

collaborate

to work jointly with others or together, especially in an intellectual endeavor.

compassion

a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering.

compromise

an agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.

condescending

having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority.

conformist

a person who conforms to accepted behavior or established practices, often without questioning them.

convergence

the process or state of converging.

deleterious

causing harm or damage.

demagogue

a political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desire and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument.

digression

a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.

diligent

having or showing care and conscientiousness in ones work duties.

discredit

loss or lack of reputation or respect.

disdain

the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of ones consideration or respect.

divergent

tending to be different or develop in different directions.

empathy

the ability to understand and share the feeling of another.

emulate

match or surpass, typically by imitation.

enervating

causing one to feel drained of energy or vitality.

ephemeral

lasting ephemeral plant

evanescent

soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing.

exemplary

serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind

florid

having a red or flushed compilation.

foster

encourage or promote the development of

frugal

sparing or economical with regard to money or food.

haughty

arrogantly superior and disdainful.

hypothesis

an idea or explanation that you then test through study and experimentation.

impetuous

acting or done quickly and without thought or care.

impute

represent as being done, caused, or possessed by someone.

inconsequential

not important or significant.

inevitable

certain to happen; unavoidable.

intrepid

fearless; adventerous

lobbyist

a person who takes part in an organized attempt to influence legislators.

mundane

lacking interest or excitement.

novice

a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation

opulent

ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish.