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ACT Vocabulary for ESL Students

Globalization leads USA universities are accepting more and more foreign students. ACT test is one option for them to apply for admission. For ESL (English as Second Language) students, ACT test is much more difficult than for USA high school students. They will face tougher contents and challenge harder preparation, so they need more resources.

Students have many tasks to prepare ACT test. In general, building vocabulary is the top one, because vocabulary is the foundation of all English-related test sections, like reading and writing. Most of ACT test takers have to spend much time to learn new words and review known words. It isn't an easy job for them. As for ESL students, it becomes much heavier.

In addition to normal ACT vocabularies, ESL students have to learn some extra words. Because ESL students live in non-English language circumstances; their English skills completely come from various textbooks. For example, 'basement' is a very common word in America, but foreign students may didn't hear this word yet. If they prepare ACT by normal vocabularies, more or less some common words will be missed.

ESL ACT Vocabulary is compiled for non-English speakers to cover the gap. Basically, words in this list aren't very difficult, but they are likely used on ACT test papers and confuse the foreign test takers. These words are usually ignored by mainstream ACT vocabularies because of simple or common. To help ESL students study by mother language, this list includes definitions in 20 languages.

Last but not least, ESL students are supposed to choose a common vocabulary, like 3500 ACT Vocabulary, as the base to build own ACT vocabulary. This list, ESL ACT Vocabulary, is only an additional list to fix vocabulary leak of ESL students.

3500 ACT Vocabulary

Building ACT vocabulary is a tough task, especially for ESL students. Set your goal and choose your way both aren't easy job, you should get authoritative information as more as possible. ACT Official Website is a right place to help you out.


categorize   Speak
v. Syn. classify; sort
classify; sort
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collision   Speak
n. Syn. crash; impact
crash; conflict of opposed ideas or attitudes or goals
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committed   Speak
a. Syn. dedicated; devoted
dedicated; devoted
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competent   Speak
a. Syn. capable; adept
capable; adept
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configuration   Speak
n.
arrangement of parts or elements; outline
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corps   Speak
n.
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions; a body of people associated together
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Words of List 2 (Part of words, select list to view all.):
daisy
daring
dazzling
debtor
decay
deception
deck
declaration
decline
decompose
decomposition
decorate
decoration
defect
defer
definition
deform
deformation
delay
delectable
delegate
deliberate
delta
democracy
demolition
denomination
denounce
dent
dentist
dentistry
departure
deplete
depositor
depot
depreciation
deprive
derivative
descent
desert
deserve
desire
despoil
dessert
destine
destructive
detectable
detergent
deteriorate
detrimental
devastating
devastation
devious
devoid
devote
devour
diagnose
dialogue
dietary
dietitian
diffusion
digest
diligent
diligently
dime
dinosaur
dioxide
disapproval
disaster
discern
discharge
disconnect
discontent
discourage
discouraging
dismay
dismember
dispatch
displacement
dispute
dissimilar
distinct
distinctly
distinguish
distribution
divergence
divergent
diverse
diversion
division
documentation
dogged
dogma
domesticate
dormitory
doubt
downtown
draw
drawer
drawing
drill
dwarf
dweller
dye
dynamics
eager
earthenware
eccentric
eclectic
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ability  SpeakSentences and Contexts
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a sort of theatrical representation by dancers
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capacity; skill
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bump; hit; conflict
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brightly; radiantly
addict  SpeakSentences and Contexts
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an increase in the density of something
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attack; onslaught
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cave; large underground chamber, as in a cave
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cause someone to become dependent; indulge in; be devoted to
advent  SpeakSentences and Contexts
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cause to become financially ruin; ruin
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combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together
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coming or arrival, especially of something extremely important
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accept; take on; raise; take into one's family
amazing  SpeakSentences and Contexts
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arsenal; a place where arms are manufactured
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courtesy towards women
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awesome; astounding; surprising
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culture
ambitious  SpeakSentences and Contexts
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capable of igniting and burning; easily aroused or excited
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capacity; skill
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creek; stream
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aspiring; having a strong desire for success or achievement
amplify  SpeakSentences and Contexts
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blend; fuse; merge
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broaden or clarify by expanding; intensify; make larger or more powerful; increase
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compression
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capacity; skill
attractive  SpeakSentences and Contexts
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appealing; pleasing; inviting; tempting
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awesome; astounding; surprising
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cause to become financially ruin; ruin
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narrow chasm with steep cliff walls, cut into the earth by running water; a gorge
canyon  SpeakSentences and Contexts
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blend; fuse; merge
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narrow chasm with steep cliff walls, cut into the earth by running water; a gorge
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demanding great effort or labor; difficult
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arrangement; association; alliance
cassette  SpeakSentences and Contexts
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capable of igniting and burning; easily aroused or excited
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cause to become financially ruin; ruin
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container that holds a magnetic tape used for recording or playing sound or video
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alliance
cavern  SpeakSentences and Contexts
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cause to become financially ruin; ruin
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cave; large underground chamber, as in a cave
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credit; faith
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compression
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v. Syn. monopolize; receive
assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention


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n. Syn. arrangement; association; alliance
arrangement; association; alliance


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n. Syn. diligence
close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance


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n.
a tiny piece of anything; the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element


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a. Syn. appealing; pleasing; inviting; intriguing; tempting
appealing; pleasing; inviting; tempting


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a. Syn. free
convenient for use or disposal; not busy, free; obtainable; accessible


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n.
a rack to hold meat for cooking over hot charcoal usually out of doors


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n. Syn. conduct; manner
conduct; manner


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cutting away parts to create a desired shape


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activity of communicating; activity of conveying information


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