ACT Vocabulary: Unit 10

1. accrue: (v) to grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result Syn: collect, accumulate Ant: dwindle,

decrease

2. annotation: (n) a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work

3. covert: (adj) hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded (n) a sheltered hiding place Syn: undercover, clandestine Ant: open, overt

4. fortuitous: (adj) accidental, occurring by a happy chance Syn: random, lucky

5. imperious: (adj) overbearing; arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing and compelling Syn: domineering, magisterial Ant: humble, unassuming

6. recondite: (adj) exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding Syn: esoteric, profound Ant: simple, uncomplicated

7. sedentary: (adj) characterized or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place Syn: stationary, static Ant: active, migratory

CHALLENGE WORD: bedlam: (n)

a state or scene of uproar and confusion Syn: commotion,

pandemonium Ant: order,

tranquility

CHALLENGE WORD: motley:

(adj) showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors(n) a jester's costume or a jester Syn: variegated,

heterogeneous Ant: uniform,

monochromatic

CHALLENGE WORD: provocative: (adj) tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying Ant: dull, insipid