Test sheet for ACT Vocabulary Test Online

aberrant

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n. E.g. Given the aberrant nature of the data, we doubted the validity of the entire experiment.

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abnormal; markedly different from an accepted norm
heavy substance used to add stability or weight
noise; loud outcry; expression of discontent or protest
uniformity or lack of variation; continual increase, or continual decrease; tedium as a result of repetition
feeling of doubt, distrust, or apprehension
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belie

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v. E.g. His coarse, hard-bitten exterior does belie his inner sensitivity.

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hesitate as a result of conscience or principle
hinder or prevent of ; frustrate
contradict; give a false impression
make amends or pay the penalty for; relieve or cleanse of guilt
shake with slight, rapid, tremulous movement
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debauch

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v. E.g. Did Socrates' teachings lead the young men of Athens to be virtuous citizens, or did they debauch the young men, causing them to question the customs of their fathers?

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block legislation by making long speeches
kindle; cause to start burning; set fire to
corrupt; seduce from virtue
cut or clip hair; strip of something; remove by cutting or clipping
be excessively fond of; show signs of mental decline
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domicile

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n. E.g. Although his legal domicile was in New York City, his work kept him away from his residence for many years.

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large volume; large and scholarly book
great flood; heavy downpour; any overflowing of water
place of residence of a person or a family
purging or cleansing of any passage of body
large tent, often with open sides, used chiefly for outdoor entertainment; roof like structure
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exponent

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n. E.g. The vice president was an enthusiastic exponent of computer technology.

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deep disgrace; shame or dishonor
lack of sophistication, experience, judgment or worldliness; simplicity; artlessness; gullibility
study of historical development of languages, particularly as manifested in individual words
one that expounds or interprets; one that speaks for, represents, or advocates
small, smooth, flat surface, as on a bone or tooth; side; a smooth surface
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garnish

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v. E.g. Top with pan drippings and garnish with a drizzle of good olive oil and a lemon wedge.

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explain or describe in detail
decorate with ornamental appendages
voice or convey disapproval of; rebuke; find fault with
destroy or kill a large part of; select by lot and kill one in every ten of
cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; discard as refuse
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inveterate

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a. E.g. An inveterate smoker, Bob cannot seem to break the habit, no matter how hard he tries.

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having or exhibiting ill will; wishing harm to others; malicious
deep-rooted; firmly and long established; habitual
marked by energy and vigor; manly; able to copulate, as for male
unable to be changed without exception; not mutable
marked by excessive eagerness in offering unwanted services or advice to others
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malfeasance

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n. E.g. The authorities did not discover the campaign manager's malfeasance until after he had spent most of the money he had embezzled.

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mutual relationship; interdependence or interconnection relationship
double-dealing; deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech; acting in bad faith.
misconduct or wrongdoing, especially by public official
brutal deed; atrocious condition, quality, or behavior; monstrousness
isolation; solitude; secluded place; shutting out or keeping apart
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prevalent

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a. E.g. A radical committed to social change, Reed had no patience with the conservative views prevalent in the America of his day.

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full of pores; able to absorb fluids; full of tiny pores that allow fluids or gasses to pass through
widespread; widely or commonly occurring, existing, accepted
winding; bending in and out; not morally honest
knowing or perceiving; part of mental functions that deals with logic
giving pleasure or satisfaction of the senses; having strong sexual appeal
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resolute

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a. E.g. Louise was resolute: She would get into medical school no matter what.

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firm, unyielding, or determined; having decided purpose
short-lived; enduring a very short time
well-bred; marked by refinement in taste and manners
related to spring; suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
plentiful; containing plenty; affording ample supply
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surmount

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v. E.g. Could Helen Keller, blind and deaf since childhood, surmount her physical disabilities and lead a productive life?

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give a bodily form to; represent in bodily or material form; incorporate
open the mouth wide; yawn from sleepiness, weariness, or dullness
overcome or conquer; climb; place something above; be above or on top of
belittle; speak of in a slighting or disrespectful way; reduce in esteem or rank
disguise or conceal behind a false appearance; make a false show of
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unwarranted

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a. E.g. We could not understand Martin's unwarranted rudeness to his mother's guests.

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opposition to progress or liberalism; extremely conservative
lacking in insight or discernment; stupid
deserving high respect; impressive by reason of age; profoundly honored
having no justification; groundless; not guaranteed to be good, sound, or of a certain quality
lazy; slow to heal, grow, or develop; inactive
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