ACT Vocabulary Test Online

This is a pure web app that evaluates your ACT vocabulary skills. The app has a built-in basic level ACT vocabulary of 1200 words, which can help you devise a vocabulary-building plan to prepare for the test.
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Before the ACT exam, students usually try to enhance their vocabulary as much as possible. Although ACT isn't a pure English test, three of them mainly rely on English skills. Like all English tests, you cannot expect to get a high score with poor vocabulary. Vocabulary is definitely the base for thinking, talking, reading, and writing, which is the foundation of any language skills. To build ACT vocabulary, you need to study first and then review known words to keep them warm.

This app, ACT Vocabulary Test Online, is a tool to help you build ACT vocabulary. Within modern education methodology, the app runs on random practice. It has a built-in set of more than 1000 ACT words, which are matched with the middle level of 12th-grade students and are highly useful in ACT papers.

The app needs to store your test data because its core features rely on results from previous practices. So you should sign up before any activities. ACT Vocabulary Test Online is free. You can use a generic examword.com account (email/access code) to sign in. If you don't have an account yet, creating one only takes a few minutes. Sign in and start to enjoy this fantastic web app!
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arrears
 
 
(1)
n.  E.g. He was in arrears with his payments on the car.
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gradual intrusion; entry into a place that was previously uncommon; advance beyond former borders
being in debt; unpaid, overdue debt or an unfulfilled obligation
double-dealing; deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech; acting in bad faith.
skillful performance or ability in using hands; dexterity
long life; great duration of life; long duration or continuance, as in an occupation
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ballast
 
 
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n.  E.g. The ship was listing badly to one side; it was necessary to shift the ballast in the hold to get her back on an even keel.
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who acts in response to particular situations rather than upon abstract ideals; one who acts in a practical or straightforward manner
main impact or shock; main burden
offensive or insulting treatment
a large group or crowd; wandering troop or gang; a moving crowd
heavy substance used to add stability or weight
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cession
 
 
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n.  E.g. The cession of Alaska to the United States is discussed in this chapter.
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gladness and gaiety, especially when expressed by laughter
support on which a lever rests; prop or support
moment of calm; a period of calm weather; temporary quiet and rest
yielding to another; ceding or surrendering
representative or perfect example of a class or type; brief summary, as of a book or article
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discourse
 
 
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n.  E.g. The young Plato was drawn to the Agora to hear the philosophical discourse of Socrates and his followers.
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waste or impure matter; worthless, commonplace, or trivial matter
formal, lengthy discussion of a subject; verbal exchange; conversation
blessing; benefit bestowed, especially in response to a request
small, showy ornament of little value; child's plaything or toy
highly skilled artist, as musician; one who is dazzlingly skilled in his field
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euthanasia
 
 
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n.  E.g. Euthanasia has always been the topic of much moral debate.
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a large group or crowd; wandering troop or gang; a moving crowd
practice of ending life of hopelessly ill individuals; assisted suicide
relaxation; leisure; freedom from worry; peace of mind
great enjoyable or amusing activity
hugeness in a bad sense; act of extreme evil or wickedness
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heretical
 
 
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a.  E.g. At the onset of the Inquisition, the heretical priest was forced to flee the country.
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influential in original way; providing basis for further development; creative
lacking energy or vitality; weak; sluggish; lacking spirit or liveliness
repeated too often; over familiar through overuse
departing from accepted beliefs or standards; oppositional
related to spring; suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
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incoherent
 
 
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a.  E.g. The excited fan blushed and stammered, her words becoming almost incoherent in the thrill of meeting her favorite rock star face to face.
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very liberal in giving; showing great generosity
feasible; capable of being effected, done, or put into practice
portending evil; harmful in intent or effect.
free of artificiality; natural; open and honest
lacking cohesion, connection, or harmony; unable to think in clear manner
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minuscule
 
 
(8)
a.  E.g. Why should I involve myself with a project with so minuscule a chance for success?
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stubbornly adhering to insufficiently proven beliefs; inflexible, rigid
unable to be restrained; difficult or impossible to control or restrain
related to the topic being discussed or considered; appropriate or fitting; relevant
very small; tiny; lowercase letter
knowing or perceiving; part of mental functions that deals with logic
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painstaking
 
 
(9)
a.  E.g. The truth is, I didn’t want to have to call any parents, so by outlining everything in painstaking detail in my newsletters, I could avoid it.
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harmful; tending to injure or impair; abusive; insulting
having been delayed; done or sent too late
high, tall, having great height; idealistic, implying over-optimism
extremely careful and diligent work or effort; taking of pains
producing offspring or fruit in great abundance; fertile
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repeal
 
 
(10)
v.  E.g. What would the effect on our society be if we repeal the laws against the possession and sale of narcotics?
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make impossible, as by action taken in advance; prevent; eliminate
revoke or annul, especially by official or formal act
speak indistinctly; pass over carelessly or with little notice
determine votes; examine carefully or discuss thoroughly; scrutinize
make greater, as in size, extent, or quantity
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terminology
 
 
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n.  E.g. The special terminology developed by some authorities in the field has done more to confuse the layman than to enlighten him.
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mental calmness; calm or tranquil state of mind
dullness; insipidity of thought; commonplace statement; lack of originality
large volume; large and scholarly book
vocabulary of technical terms used in a particular field, subject, science, or art
expression whose meaning differs from meanings of its individual words; distinctive style
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voracious
 
 
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a.  E.g. The wolf is a voracious animal, its hunger never satisfied.
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fickle; impulsive and unpredictable; apt to change opinions suddenly
ravenous; excessively greedy and grasping; devouring or craving food in great quantities
derived from experiment and observation rather than theory
comparable; similar or alike
muddy; having sediment disturbed; heavy, dark, or dense, as smoke or fog
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