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ACT Vocabulary

ACT Vocabulary. Created Fall 2012. Abnormal . Not normal, average, standard or usual; deviating from a standard The teacher has an abnormally large head.

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ACT Vocabulary

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  1. ACT Vocabulary Created Fall 2012

  2. Abnormal Not normal, average, standard or usual; deviating from a standard The teacher has an abnormally large head. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=abnormally+large+head&num=10&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=587&tbm=isch&tbnid=tN5zCEM1QQrE6M:&imgrefurl=http://thereheis.com/nucleus3.22/archive/2/2007-05&docid=QfQSiIqM3GIEkM&imgurl=http://www.thereheis.com/nucleus3.22/media/gallery/20070518-hydrocephalus.jpg&w=291&h=304&ei=t_BZUOX4NJKe8gS-sYGgBA&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=438&sig=113397940508418732216&page=1&tbnh=117&tbnw=110&start=0&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0,i:75&tx=43&ty=61

  3. Absorb To soak up or drink in The carpet absorbed the spilled wine. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=coke+spilt+on+white+carpet&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=587&tbm=isch&tbnid=Cf2FeaxhZH1FmM:&imgrefurl=http://www.wisegeek.com/how-do-i-remove-stains-from-carpet.htm&docid=ORKziGbD2Bw1RM&imgurl=http://images.wisegeek.com/glass-of-red-wine-spilled-on-a-white-carpet.jpg&w=1000&h=729&ei=NfJZUNTkOYL88gSemIHADg&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=375&sig=113397940508418732216&page=1&tbnh=130&tbnw=155&start=0&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:0,i:84&tx=61&ty=58

  4. Accessible Approachable Coach Dinwiddie was accessible to his players because he always listened to them. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=before+football&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=587&tbm=isch&tbnid=HtlecgKGpxHkPM:&imgrefurl=http://www.columbiamissourian.com/multimedia/photo/2012/08/22/missouri-football-players-stretch-practice/&docid=JfEfITHjpnWsRM&imgurl=http://media.columbiamissourian.com/multimedia/2012/08/22/media/082212_MU_Football_Practice_XO_047_003_t_w600_h3000.jpg&w=600&h=404&ei=ffNZUJrKHoqe9QSf1oGYCQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=83&vpy=125&dur=47&hovh=184&hovw=274&tx=138&ty=84&sig=113397940508418732216&page=2&tbnh=124&tbnw=163&start=17&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:5,s:17,i:147

  5. Accompany To go with, or be associated with, as a companion My dogaccompaniedme for a walk. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=walking+the+dog&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=587&tbm=isch&tbnid=APq1wE2BW1ui4M:&imgrefurl=http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/articles/dogwalk.htm&docid=o1eTrNRVHtj7dM&imgurl=http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/images20/DogWalking2.jpg&w=300&h=361&ei=MPRZUJH6C4-k8QSb4YHQDg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=444&vpy=140&dur=6328&hovh=246&hovw=205&tx=138&ty=124&sig=113397940508418732216&page=1&tbnh=109&tbnw=105&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0,i:144

  6. Accommodation A suitable adaptation or adjustment for convenience The hotel has made the right accommodations for the wedding. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=hotel+accommodation+for+wedding&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=587&tbm=isch&tbnid=8i0qzhknAePBJM:&imgrefurl=http://devon-weddings.co.uk/honeymoon.html&docid=ebPd-LjXLAMxnM&imgurl=http://devon-weddings.co.uk/animage/wedding-accommodation.jpg&w=420&h=255&ei=bvVZUPTfLZCc8QTeq4C4BQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=77&vpy=283&dur=1391&hovh=175&hovw=288&tx=185&ty=116&sig=113397940508418732216&page=1&tbnh=100&tbnw=165&start=0&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:5,s:0,i:88

  7. Acumen My mother always showed acumen when I brought a friend home: she could tell what kind of character they had immediately. Keen insight; shrewdness http://www.google.com/imgres?q=hanging+out+with+friends&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=587&tbm=isch&tbnid=yn6A5LlBgzhx4M:&imgrefurl=http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20448766,00.html&docid=ZfyvFBGxBFzeBM&imgurl=http://img2.timeinc.net/health/images/slides/friends-hanging-out-400x400.jpg&w=400&h=400&ei=hvdZUO6UJY-u8ASZwoCwCg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=753&vpy=228&dur=438&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=163&ty=160&sig=113397940508418732216&page=2&tbnh=125&tbnw=124&start=18&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:14,s:18,i:202

  8. adverse Opposed to one’s interests; harmful We had an adverse pit-bull. http://www.fort-lauderdale-injury-lawyer-blog.com/pit-bulls/

  9. advocate The teacher advocated for Erik’s opinion in the class discussion . To be in favor of something http://www.google.com/imgres?q=class+discussion&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=587&tbm=isch&tbnid=FgM-Xe1q48on_M:&imgrefurl=http://faculty.samford.edu/~pdblanch/idsc201-05h.html&docid=W_sK5_LofSbf0M&imgurl=http://faculty.samford.edu/~pdblanch/dna-discussion.jpg&w=412&h=271&ei=APpZUNSpK4_m8gT0yYEo&zoom=1

  10. agitate To excite, disturb, or trouble; worry Mike was agitated at his teacher for not giving him extra credit.

  11. ailment A sickness I think the patient has an ailment. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=ailment&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1024&bih=638&tbm=isch&tbnid=Eu8xhKB4DuGM8M:&imgrefurl=http://www.mylot.com/w/photokeywords/ailment.aspx&docid=zpIHQCdftgZZiM&imgurl=http://images.mylot.com/userImages/images/postphotos/2266703.jpg&w=500&h=302&ei=PvBZUOjUJYPA9QT68oHQAg&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=125&sig=112505254807103335869&page=1&tbnh=117&tbnw=194&start=0&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:5,

  12. Alter To make a change Alcohol can alter a person’s mood. http://wastetimepost.com/22b29b0ac8e/face%20morph

  13. anxious Full of mental distress or uneasiness because of fear of danger or misfortune I am very anxious about the race tomorrow. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=anxious&um=1&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=638&tbm=isch&tbnid=ETG_S_-9_e6tKM:&imgrefurl=http://www.urbanmoms.ca/the_forty_week_wait/2010/10/be-anxious-for-nothing.html&docid=sxkkCipFSDf0YM&imgurl=http://www.urbanmoms.ca/the_forty_week_wait/20100618-anxious-woman-600x411.jpg&w=600&h=411&ei=C_RZUOveLJOW8gTh2oDYCQ&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=281&sig=112505254807103335869&page=1&tbnh=113&tbnw=165&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0,i:147&tx=52&ty=92

  14. Assertive Confident in stating your opinion or claim Their daughter is an assertive little girl. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=assertive&um=1&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=638&tbm=isch&tbnid=pFTnma72__wTxM:&imgrefurl=http://lawyerasad.blogspot.com/2010/12/be-assertive.html&docid=KVDHptCgFrop7M&imgurl=http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4ftg7MBa5xQ/TQjWqJpacgI/AAAAAAAABIU/Zd44PghM9ls/s320/assertive-771092.jpg&w=316&h=282&ei=__VZUMyWC5GE8QSHrIHAAw&zoom=1

  15. Asset http://www.google.com/imgres?q=money+assets&um=1&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=638&tbm=isch&tbnid=Tc7CrnLJmfdlXM:&imgrefurl=http://lponder.com/projects/social-assets-making-money-online/&docid=pqktf4kv6v7pBM&imgurl=http://lponder.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/assets-vs-liabilities.jpg&w=552&h=364&ei=P_hZUJS5NYHm9ATW54BY&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=265&sig=112505254807103335869&page=1&tbnh=113&tbnw=171&start=0&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:8,s:0,i:97&tx=97&ty=74 A useful and desirable thing or quality The state's natural assets include mountains.

  16. beneficial helpful This man is beneficial to our company.

  17. brittle fragile That metal is brittle. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=brittle+metal&um=1&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=638&tbm=isch&tbnid=FqtRfCP45MGB7M:&imgrefurl=http://nobel.scas.bcit.ca/resource/ptable/bi.htm&docid=5ulXWtRox0mjkM&imgurl=http://nobel.scas.bcit.ca/resource/ptable/ptblegif/bi.gif&w=250&h=223&ei=XvlZUL_GBouk8gSc14Aw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=319&vpy=306&dur=2234&hovh=178&hovw=200&tx=95&ty=66&sig=112505254807103335869&page=1&tbnh=140&tbnw=164&start=0&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:6,s:0,i:91

  18. characteristic A distinguishing feature or quality You have some bad characteristics.

  19. complex Composed of many interconnected parts; compound; composite Humans are complex creatures.

  20. component Machines require many components to make them function correctly. A constituent element or part http://tenantrepresentative.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/components.jpg

  21. http://michaelcook.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/compunction-remorse1.jpghttp://michaelcook.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/compunction-remorse1.jpg compunction Feelings of shame and regret about having done something wrong After I stole the car I felt a sense of compunction because I knew that I had done wrong.

  22. courteous Having or showing good manners; polite I was extremely courteous when I held the door for the old man. http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/7/9/1/7/ar131013193171976.jpg

  23. craving An intense desire for something The pregnant woman said she was craving ice cream. http://www.us.ayushveda.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Food-Craving-During-Pregnancy.jpg

  24. culprit A guilty person I could tell that the policeman thought I was the culprit of the robbery when he began to read me my rights. http://affordablehousinginstitute.org/blogs/us/wpcontent/uploads/culprit_small.jpg

  25. delirious Being in a state of excitement After my mom told me she bought me car for my birthday, I felt very delirious. http://www.squidoo.com/vehicle-lease-vs-vehicle-buy-which-one-would-youchose?utm_source=google&utm_medium=imgres&utm_campaign=framebuster

  26. depression Sadness, gloom, dejection She was in a great state of depression after her car was stolen. http://www.personal.psu.edu/ekl126/depression_by_thirsty5.jpg

  27. deteriorate To grow worse After years of being abandoned, the building started to deteriorate. http://images.yourdictionary.com/images/definitions/lg/deteriorate.jpg

  28. diagnose To determine the identity of a disease by medical examination The young girl was diagnosed with cancer when she was five years old. http://www.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article764962.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/Niamh+Curry+who+has+cancer+age5++trying+to+raise+founds+using+Twitter

  29. differentiate To form or mark differently from other such things; distinguish The only major thing that differentiates the woodwinds from the brass of the type of mouth piece. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=differentiate&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1024&bih=563&tbm=isch&tbnid=lQPm-Ap3CABwjM:&imgrefurl=http://www.davidmarklew.com/what_we_do.html&docid=EyhAXBNm42eidM&imgurl=http://www.davidmarklew.com/images/differentiate.jpg&w=400&h=500&ei=s_FZUK3xEIOQ8wSawYEI&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=107&vpy=2&dur=781&hovh=251&hovw=201&tx=105&ty=155&sig=113308315718140265914&page=2&tbnh=173&tbnw=138&start=8&ndsp=12&ved=1t:429,r:8,s:8,i:143

  30. discrimination The act of favoring or disfavoring on a basis other than individual merit In the 1960’s African Americans and other minorities were discriminated against! http://www.google.com/imgres?q=Discrimination&num=10&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=563&tbm=isch&tbnid=ZcbnCnl57u4UWM:&imgrefurl=http://backyardskeptics.com/wordpress/discrimination-against-atheists/&docid=p8eebcIKgcB7YM&imgurl=http://backyardskeptics.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Discrimination.jpg&w=540&h=461&ei=6_JZUN3kIIrq8wSpk4CABQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=325&vpy=108&dur=532&hovh=207&hovw=243&tx=95&ty=130&sig=113308315718140265914&page=1&tbnh=158&tbnw=193&start=0&ndsp=8&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0,i:157

  31. discipline Obedience training She has very little discipline because she refuses to do what we ask her to do. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=discipline&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1024&bih=563&tbm=isch&tbnid=-gNSuJBkUw1q0M:&imgrefurl=http://www.dailybuddhism.com/archives/1096&docid=1ny4ygO5I0JPTM&imgurl=http://www.dailybuddhism.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/mother-child-discipline-small.jpg&w=300&h=282&ei=tvNZUNjGMZCc9QTVj4CQCw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=362&vpy=2&dur=937&hovh=218&hovw=232&tx=137&ty=156&sig=113308315718140265914&page=3&tbnh=165&tbnw=187&start=20&ndsp=12&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:20,i:212

  32. diverse Differing from one another The music was very diverse because it originated in different countries. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=diverse&num=10&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=563&tbm=isch&tbnid=QeoHYQ9q4DOo0M:&imgrefurl=http://thriftyninja.net/2012/07/are-you-diverse-enough/&docid=k2wzrzv2mMAC9M&imgurl=http://thriftyninja.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Three-Theories-About-Diversity-in-the-Workplace.jpg&w=2400&h=1977&ei=jfRZUKPZGJKI8QT_hYGoAw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=342&vpy=107&dur=891&hovh=204&hovw=247&tx=123&ty=116&sig=113308315718140265914&page=1&tbnh=154&tbnw=187&start=0&ndsp=9&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0,i:144

  33. earnest Serious in intention, purpose, or effort I’m very earnest about marching band, and it shows when I win national championships. http://www.nhh.henderson.k12.nc.us/teachers/ssigmon-web/

  34. emaciated Marked by an abnormal thinness caused by inadequate nutrition or by disease In concentration camps, many people were very emaciated. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=Emaciated&num=10&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=563&tbm=isch&tbnid=cEzyTibK1AdxzM:&imgrefurl=http://prisonphotography.wordpress.com/2008/11/&docid=CVO42yhGoqw6YM&imgurl=http://prisonphotography.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/santotomas4.jpg&w=590&h=597&ei=tPZZUODPJY6g8gSo3YH4Dw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=662&vpy=202&dur=31&hovh=226&hovw=223&tx=118&ty=243&sig=113308315718140265914&page=1&tbnh=153&tbnw=152&start=0&ndsp=12&ved=1t:429,r:10,s:0,i:172

  35. encouragement Inspiration with courage, hope, or strength of mind Mr. Sigmon has a lot of encouragement to offer his students. http://www.cherrybam.com/encouragement-comments.php

  36. energetic Possessing or exhibiting energy I’m very energetic because I never take a break from my work. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=energy+bunny&num=10&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=563&tbm=isch&tbnid=GivoOEWzSI_-LM:&imgrefurl=http://helpourveterans.wordpress.com/2010/09/27/feel-tired-get-more-energy/&docid=JeD4mo2GuuTrGM&imgurl=http://helpourveterans.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/more-energy.jpg&w=350&h=475&ei=L_lZUM6mI4WK8QSt4ICIDQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=98&vpy=83&dur=797&hovh=262&hovw=193&tx=130&ty=156&sig=113308315718140265914&page=1&tbnh=164&tbnw=112&start=0&ndsp=11&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0,i:89

  37. enervate To lessen the vitality or strength of The surgery really enervated me for weeks afterwards. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=enervate&num=10&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=563&tbm=isch&tbnid=8ZOClRj8V8k9MM:&imgrefurl=http://vocabulry.wordpress.com/2010/07/03/enervate/&docid=faksvrej5XgCzM&imgurl=http://lh3.ggpht.com/_pDbHxU8U8sg/TAcNd2bgPMI/AAAAAAAABZ0/GpOWYAMNKcM/enervate.gif.jpg&w=512&h=346&ei=8_lZUI_dG4XI9gTWjIDQDA&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=636&vpy=118&dur=688&hovh=184&hovw=273&tx=146&ty=110&sig=113308315718140265914&page=2&tbnh=169&tbnw=210&start=9&ndsp=13&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:9,i:118

  38. enhance http://www.inixmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/increase_business_value.jpg To increase or improve in value Lots of people enhance their spendings rapidly.

  39. eradicate http://www.weightlossladder.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/car-crash-into-lamppost.jpg To destroy thoroughly The young man eradicated his car by running into a lamp post.

  40. http://gigaom.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/evolve.jpg evolve To develop gradually Some scientists think that apes evolved into humans.

  41. http://laviesoleil.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/annoyed.jpghttp://laviesoleil.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/annoyed.jpg exasperate To irritate or provoke to a high degree; annoy to an extreme Students often exasperate teachers to the point where they send them to ISS.

  42. excess http://www.htir.com/images/learn%20and%20earn.jpg That which passes the ordinary, proper, or required limit, measure or experience Teenagers do not have excess time on their hands when they have jobs and homework.

  43. http://resources.phrasemix.com/img/full/01-02-Excruciating-pain.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1294028196451http://resources.phrasemix.com/img/full/01-02-Excruciating-pain.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1294028196451 excruciating Causing mental or physical anguish; greatly irritating Studying after awhile can cause excruciating pain.

  44. http://parentingsquad.com/files/parentingsquad.com/imagecache/blog_image_full/files/parentingsquad.com/blog-images/ACT%20test.jpghttp://parentingsquad.com/files/parentingsquad.com/imagecache/blog_image_full/files/parentingsquad.com/blog-images/ACT%20test.jpg formidable Difficult to accomplish The ACT is formidable to lots of students all around the state.

  45. http://bokertov.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451bc4a69e2014e8a8f894b970d-800wihttp://bokertov.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451bc4a69e2014e8a8f894b970d-800wi Happy-go-lucky Happily unworried or unconcerned When people have no problems they are most certainly happy-go-lucky.

  46. http://carinsurance.arrivealive.co.za/wp-content/uploads/no-license-no-cover.jpghttp://carinsurance.arrivealive.co.za/wp-content/uploads/no-license-no-cover.jpg illicit Not permitted; unlawful Driving without a driver’s license is an illicit act in North Carolina

  47. immune Exempt, as from disease She is immune to chicken pox because she was vaccinated. http://www.google.com/imgres?num=10&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=541&tbm=isch&tbnid=_G6Bwkv9hs6xnM:&imgrefurl=http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/4uet/&docid=pTi-NLAs1c5_7M&imgurl=http://i.qkme.me/4uet.jpg&w=400&h=400&ei=-fFZUM3hLYKy9gT1o4CgAQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=753&vpy=181&dur=407&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=153&ty=213&sig=108320882841474457583&page=1&tbnh=161&tbnw=161&start=0&ndsp=8&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:0,i:98

  48. impair To cause to become less or worse She was impaired in a bad car crash with a drunk driver. http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&biw=1024&bih=541&tbm=isch&tbnid=lbforYmcdW2A6M:&imgrefurl=http://lawiscool.com/2008/07/09/problems-with-new-impaired-driving-legislation/&docid=_4--ROIf2qB4dM&imgurl=http://lawiscool.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/drunk-driving.jpg&w=428&h=285&ei=fvNZUKZThbrwBLzPgfAI&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=94&sig=108320882841474457583&page=1&tbnh=128&tbnw=192&start=0&ndsp=9&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0,i:87&tx=120&ty=59

  49. improper Not appropriate, suitable, or becoming My foundation for my house was ruined because the person who installed my gutters used an improper design. http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&biw=1024&bih=586&tbm=isch&tbnid=gsCncB0TRjJ_kM:&imgrefurl=http://www.fixmyfoundation.com/foundation-repair/causes-of-settlement/improper-drainage.html&docid=5o0u9ZbgjQvSkM&imgurl=http://www.fixmyfoundation.com/images/improper_drainage.jpg&w=300&h=300&ei=jfRZULfYO4zm8QSq9oCADw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=669&vpy=2&dur=203&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=142&ty=81&sig=112249424726709063240&page=3&tbnh=125&tbnw=122&start=44&ndsp=24&ved=1t:429,r:22,s:44,i:299

  50. incentive Motivation to take action The teacher gives the student an incentive to do well in his class. http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&biw=1024&bih=541&tbm=isch&tbnid=6rKjbT0p-2iOnM:&imgrefurl=http://theperfectpayplan.typepad.com/the_salary_sage/2008/08/incentive-plans.html&docid=LenDFmL8B_WK9M&imgurl=http://theperfectpayplan.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/08/05/carrot_2.jpg&w=291&h=400&ei=ffRZUK6ZI4K89gTdsIGYDw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=696&vpy=144&dur=1218&hovh=263&hovw=191&tx=114&ty=174&sig=1083208828414

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