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ACT Vocabulary for ESL Students

Globalization leads USA universities are accepting more and more foreign students. ACT test is one option for them to apply for admission. For ESL (English as Second Language) students, ACT test is much more difficult than for USA high school students. They will face tougher contents and challenge harder preparation, so they need more resources.

Students have many tasks to prepare ACT test. In general, building vocabulary is the top one, because vocabulary is the foundation of all English-related test sections, like reading and writing. Most of ACT test takers have to spend much time to learn new words and review known words. It isn't an easy job for them. As for ESL students, it becomes much heavier.

In addition to normal ACT vocabularies, ESL students have to learn some extra words. Because ESL students live in non-English language circumstances; their English skills completely come from various textbooks. For example, 'basement' is a very common word in America, but foreign students may didn't hear this word yet. If they prepare ACT by normal vocabularies, more or less some common words will be missed.

ESL ACT Vocabulary is compiled for non-English speakers to cover the gap. Basically, words in this list aren't very difficult, but they are likely used on ACT test papers and confuse the foreign test takers. These words are usually ignored by mainstream ACT vocabularies because of simple or common. To help ESL students study by mother language, this list includes definitions in 20 languages.

Last but not least, ESL students are supposed to choose a common vocabulary, like 3500 ACT Vocabulary, as the base to build own ACT vocabulary. This list, ESL ACT Vocabulary, is only an additional list to fix vocabulary leak of ESL students.

3500 ACT Vocabulary

Building ACT vocabulary is a tough task, especially for ESL students. Set your goal and choose your way both aren't easy job, you should get authoritative information as more as possible. ACT Official Website is a right place to help you out.


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n. Syn. capacity; skill
capacity; skill
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adopt   Speak
v. Syn. accept
accept; take on; raise; take into one's family
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bar   Speak
n. Syn. caf‚
a counter where you can obtain food or drink; cafe; strip; stick
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breach   Speak
n. Syn. violation; infringement
breaking of contract or duty
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chromosphere   Speak
n.
a gaseous layer of the sun's atmosphere
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credence   Speak
n. Syn. credit; faith
credit; faith
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daisy
daring
dazzling
debtor
decay
deception
deck
declaration
decline
decompose
decomposition
decorate
decoration
defect
defer
definition
deform
deformation
delay
delectable
delegate
deliberate
delta
democracy
demolition
denomination
denounce
dent
dentist
dentistry
departure
deplete
depositor
depot
depreciation
deprive
derivative
descent
desert
deserve
desire
despoil
dessert
destine
destructive
detectable
detergent
deteriorate
detrimental
devastating
devastation
devious
devoid
devote
devour
diagnose
dialogue
dietary
dietitian
diffusion
digest
diligent
diligently
dime
dinosaur
dioxide
disapproval
disaster
discern
discharge
disconnect
discontent
discourage
discouraging
dismay
dismember
dispatch
displacement
dispute
dissimilar
distinct
distinctly
distinguish
distribution
divergence
divergent
diverse
diversion
division
documentation
dogged
dogma
domesticate
dormitory
doubt
downtown
draw
drawer
drawing
drill
dwarf
dweller
dye
dynamics
eager
earthenware
eccentric
eclectic
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appealing; pleasing; inviting; tempting
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decay; erosion
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a reformer who favors abolishing slavery
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diagnose; examine
apologize  SpeakSentences and Contexts
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approach; tend to meet; come together
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beg pardon
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an increase in the density of something
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building that houses judicial courts
astonished  SpeakSentences and Contexts
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amazed; surprised
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be present at; go to; take care of; tend
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a diagonal path; a route shorter than the usual one
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capable of igniting and burning; easily aroused or excited
attend  SpeakSentences and Contexts
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based upon tradition rules; formed by agreement or compact
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adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near
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calamity; disaster; state of extreme ruin and misfortune
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be present at; go to; take care of; tend
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inherited or inheritable by established rules
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boom; rich mine, vein, or pocket of ore; sudden opportunity to make money
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be unfaithful; reveal unconsciously or unwillingly
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characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
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dedicated; devoted
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a bond, as of affection or loyalty; fond regard; supplementary part; accessory
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applaud; announce with great approval
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a committee having supervisory powers; a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose
chord  SpeakSentences and Contexts
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combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together
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a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
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creek; stream
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associate; partner
coherent  SpeakSentences and Contexts
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destroy metal or alloy gradually, especially by chemical action; be eaten or worn away
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adhesive; cohesive; sticking together ; logical; sound; capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner
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creek; stream
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diagnose; examine
compaction  SpeakSentences and Contexts
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an increase in the density of something
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a reformer who favors abolishing slavery
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breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion; reduce the air supply
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a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
compromise  SpeakSentences and Contexts
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correction; revision
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applaud; announce with great approval
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adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of
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associate; partner
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v.
be earlier in time; go back further


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n. Syn. collection
book of literary selections by various authors


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n.
branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and universe as a whole


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v.
cause to become financially ruin; ruin


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n.
band or organized company of singers, especially in church service


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v. Syn. congest; jam
congest; jam


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n.
an object that goes around the sun


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v. Syn. complete; consummate
complete; consummate; make perfect


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v. Syn. accompany; direct
direct the course of; manage or control; lead or guide


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a. Syn. diligent; responsible; reliable
diligent; responsible; reliable


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