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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anarchist
 
 
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n.  E.g. Denying she was an anarchist, Katya maintained she wished only to make changes in our government, not to destroy it entirely.
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calmness of temperament; steadiness of mind under stress.
person who seeks to overturn established government; advocate of abolishing authority
large volume; large and scholarly book
metal striker that hangs inside bell and makes sound by hitting side; someone who applauds
cause of grief or distress; discomfort or pain
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brunt
 
 
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n.  E.g. Tom Sawyer claimed credit for painting the fence, but the brunt of the work fell on others.
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process, condition, or period of deterioration or decline; falling off or away; decay
violation of rule or regulation; breach; minor offence or petty crime
excess; over-fullness in any respect; superabundance
account or history of descent of person or family from ancestor; lineage
main impact or shock; main burden
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coiffure
 
 
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n.  E.g. You can make a statement with your choice of coiffure: in the sixties many African Americans affirmed their racial heritage by wearing their hair in Afros.
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capacity of guardian; guardianship; capacity or activity of tutor; instruction or teaching
waste or impure matter; worthless, commonplace, or trivial matter
combining parts into a coherent whole; putting of two or more things togethe
hairstyle; head-dress; manner of arranging or dressing hair
small rounded hill or mound; top or crown of hill
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depreciation
 
 
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n.  E.g. These days we all see a depreciation of the dollar against the yen.
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devaluation; decrease in price or value
shaking or vibrating movement; slight quiver
hairstyle; head-dress; manner of arranging or dressing hair
everyday speech of people, as distinguished from literary language; natural style; standard native language of a country or locality
father and ruler of family or tribe
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exacerbate
 
 
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v.  E.g. The latest bombing would exacerbate England's already existing bitterness against the IRA, causing the prime minister to break off the peace talks abruptly.
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increase severity, violence, or bitterness of; aggravate
move furtively and secretly; hide, or get out of the way, in a sneaking manner
disprove; prove to be false or incorrect
quick forward dive or reach; thrust
block legislation by making long speeches
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hovel
 
 
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n.  E.g. He wondered how poor people could stand living in such a hovel.
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departure of a large number of people
doubter; person who suspends judgment until evidence has been examined
shack; small, wretched house
decree ,especially issued by a sovereign; official command
person dissatisfied with current conditions; discontented person
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intangible
 
 
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a.  E.g. The long-term intangible benefits of the Health Corps are immeasurable, but just as real.
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repeated too often; over familiar through overuse
not able to be perceived by senses, as touch; vague
artificially formal; obviously planned or calculated; not natural
modest and reserved in manner or behavior
related to unobstructed and comprehensive view; with a wide view
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madrigal
 
 
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n.  E.g. His program of folk songs included a famous madrigal which he sang to the accompaniment of a lute.
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science of sound; quality that makes a room easy or hard to hear in
complete agreement in opinion or resolution of all persons concerned
process, condition, or period of deterioration or decline; falling off or away; decay
song for two or three unaccompanied voices; short poem, often about love, suitable for being set to music
blessing; invocation of divine blessing; expression of good wishes
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paraphrase
 
 
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v.  E.g. In 250 words or less, paraphrase this article.
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stealthily lie in waiting; exist unperceived
restate text in one's own words, especially to clarify thought of others
plunge into water; wet thoroughly; extinguish
close tightly; grasp or grip tightly; fasten with a clinch
irritate; stir to anger; stir up liquid; muddy
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pungent
 
 
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a.  E.g. I'm bracing myself to be met by heat, humidity and what Kerry describes as a pungent odor.
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stinging; sharp in taste or smell; caustic
dull; lacking luster or shine
knowing or perceiving; part of mental functions that deals with logic
capable of igniting and burning; easily aroused or excited
felt in one's inner organs; obtained through intuition rather than from reasoning or observation
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sporadic
 
 
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a.  E.g. Although you can still hear sporadic outbursts of laughter and singing outside, the big Halloween parade has passed; the party's over till next year.
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occurring at irregular intervals; having no pattern or order in time
displaying or by strong enthusiasm or devotion; passionate
not able to be perceived by senses, as touch; vague
influential in original way; providing basis for further development; creative
rising in revolt against established authority; rebelling against leadership of political party
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vernal
 
 
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a.  E.g. Bea basked in the balmy vernal breezes, happy that winter was coming to an end.
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very fat; large in body; overweight
skillful in the use of the hands; having mental skill
overjoyed; extremely happy and excited
related to spring; suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
not fitting; lacking in harmony or compatibility
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