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ACT Vocabulary: Unit 9

ACT Vocabulary: Unit 9. 1. abate (v) to make less in amount, degree, etc.; to subside, become less; to nullify; to deduct, omit Syn : diminish, decrease Ant: intensify, increase. 2. astute ( adj ) shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom Syn : acute, wily Ant: obtuse, doltish.

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ACT Vocabulary: Unit 9

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  1. ACT Vocabulary: Unit 9

  2. 1. abate (v) to make less in amount, degree, etc.; to subside, become less; to nullify; to deduct, omit • Syn: diminish, decrease • Ant: intensify, increase

  3. 2. astute (adj) shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom • Syn: acute, wily • Ant: obtuse, doltish

  4. 3. avarice (n) a greedy desire, particularly for wealth • Syn: cupidity, acquisitiveness

  5. 4. egregious (adj) conspicuous, standing out from the mass (used particularly in an unfavorable sense) • Syn: glaring, flagrant • Ant: unnoticeable, paltry

  6. 5. irresolute(adj) unable to make up one's mind, hesitating • Syn: indecisive, vacillating • Ant: determined, unwavering

  7. 6. novice (n, adj) one who is just a beginner at some activity requiring skill and experience • Syn: neophyte, trainee • Ant: veteran, expert

  8. 7. supposition(n) something that is assumed or taken for granted without conclusive evidence • Syn: assumption, presumption

  9. CHALLENGE WORD: dilatory(adj) tending to delay or procrastinate, not prompt; intended to delay or postpone • Syn: stalling, laggard • Ant: prompt, expeditious

  10. CHALLENGE WORD: pretentious (adj) • done for show, striving to make big impressions; claiming merit or position unjustifiably • Syn: ostentatious, affected • Ant: unassuming, modest

  11. CHALLENGE WORD: torpid (adj) inactive, sluggish, dull • Syn: lethargic, languid • Ant: energetic, dynamic

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