ACT Vocabulary: Unit 9
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ACT VOCABULARY: UNIT 9
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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
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2. astute (adj) shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom Syn: acute, wily Ant: obtuse, doltish
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3. avarice (n) a greedy desire, particularly for wealth Syn: cupidity,
acquisitiveness
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4. egregious (adj) conspicuous, standing out from the mass (used particularly in an unfavorable sense) Syn: glaring, flagrant Ant: unnoticeable, paltry
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5. irresolute (adj) unable to make up one's mind, hesitating Syn: indecisive, vacillating Ant: determined, unwavering
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6. novice (n, adj) one who is just a beginner at some activity requiring skill and experience Syn: neophyte,
trainee
Ant: veteran, expert
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7. supposition (n) something that is assumed or taken for granted without conclusive evidence Syn: assumption, presumption
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CHALLENGE WORD: dilatory (adj) tending to delay or procrastinate, not prompt; intended to delay or postpone Syn: stalling,
laggard Ant: prompt,
expeditious
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CHALLENGE WORD: pretentious (adj)
done for show, striving to make big impressions; claiming merit or position unjustifiably Syn: ostentatious, affected Ant: unassuming, modest
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CHALLENGE WORD: torpid (adj) inactive, sluggish, dull Syn: lethargic, languid Ant: energetic, dynamic