ACT Vocabulary Test Online

This is a pure web app that evaluates your ACT vocabulary skills. The app has a built-in basic level ACT vocabulary of 1200 words, which can help you devise a vocabulary-building plan to prepare for the test.
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Before the ACT exam, students usually try to enhance their vocabulary as much as possible. Although ACT isn't a pure English test, three of them mainly rely on English skills. Like all English tests, you cannot expect to get a high score with poor vocabulary. Vocabulary is definitely the base for thinking, talking, reading, and writing, which is the foundation of any language skills. To build ACT vocabulary, you need to study first and then review known words to keep them warm.

This app, ACT Vocabulary Test Online, is a tool to help you build ACT vocabulary. Within modern education methodology, the app runs on random practice. It has a built-in set of more than 1000 ACT words, which are matched with the middle level of 12th-grade students and are highly useful in ACT papers.

The app needs to store your test data because its core features rely on results from previous practices. So you should sign up before any activities. ACT Vocabulary Test Online is free. You can use a generic examword.com account (email/access code) to sign in. If you don't have an account yet, creating one only takes a few minutes. Sign in and start to enjoy this fantastic web app!
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agility
 
 
(1)
n.  E.g. The agility of the acrobat amazed and thrilled the audience.
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cliff; overhanging or extremely steep mass of rock; dangerous position
mentally quick; moving quickly and lightly
raised platform for guests of honor
reparation; getting something back again; restoring something to its original state
artificial obstruction; heavy curtain of artillery fire; rapid, concentrated discharge of missiles
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capricious
 
 
(2)
a.  E.g. The storm was capricious: it changed course constantly.
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impenetrable; incapable of being damaged or distressed
fickle; impulsive and unpredictable; apt to change opinions suddenly
relating to the sky or the heavens; supremely good; god or angel
yielding to request or desire; ready to accommodate; disposed or willing to comply
periodic; on and off; stopping and starting at intervals
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chassis
 
 
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n.  E.g. Examining the car after the accident, the owner discovered that the body had been ruined but that the chassis was unharmed.
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double-dealing; deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech; acting in bad faith.
rectangular frame attached working parts, as of automobile
cool, refreshing state of air; art of painting on freshly spread plaster, before it dries
particular period of history, especially one considered remarkable
mass of floating ice; ice formed by freezing of surface-water of polar oceans
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dupe
 
 
(4)
n.  E.g. While the gullible Watson often was made a dupe by unscrupulous parties, Sherlock Holmes was far more difficult to fool.
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study of insects; branch of zoology which treats of insects
prayer for help; calling upon as reference or support
easily deceived person; duplicate of photographic image
feeling of deep regret; strong uneasiness caused by a sense of guilt
intruder; one that interferes with affairs of others, often for selfish reasons
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equivocal
 
 
(5)
a.  E.g. Rejecting the candidate's equivocal comments on tax reform, the reporters pressed him to state clearly where he stood on the issue.
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open to two or more interpretations and often intended to mislead
extremely poor; utterly lacking; devoid
urgent or pressing; able to deal authoritatively; dictatorial
moved by sexual love; loving
inclined or eager to fight; aggressive
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impair
 
 
(6)
v.  E.g. Drinking alcohol can impair your ability to drive safely; if you're going to drink, don't drive.
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be excessively fond of; show signs of mental decline
cause to move with violence or sudden force; upset; disturb
injure or hurt; become worse; affect negatively
draw back or shrink involuntarily, as in pain or from blow
build or fuel a fire; cause to glow; light up; inspire
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indomitable
 
 
(7)
a.  E.g. Focusing on her game despite all her personal problems, tennis champion Steffi Graf proved she had an indomitable will to win.
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saw-like; having a row of sharp or tooth-like projections
not fitting; lacking in harmony or compatibility
existing or lasting only a short time; short-lived or temporary
having no adverse effect; harmless
unconquerable; incapable of being overcome
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malign
 
 
(8)
v.  E.g. Putting her hands over her ears, Rose refused to listen to Betty malign her friend Susan.
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speak evil of; bad-mouth; defame
duplicate, copy, reproduce, or repeat; fold over or bend back
move furtively and secretly; hide, or get out of the way, in a sneaking manner
rob of goods by force, especially in time of war; plunder; take as spoils
spread out widely; scatter freely; pour out and cause to spread freely
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plethora
 
 
(9)
n.  E.g. She offered a plethora of excuses for her shortcomings.
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secret agreement for an illegal purpose; conspiracy
complete agreement in opinion or resolution of all persons concerned
excess; over-fullness in any respect; superabundance
injury that doesn't break the skin
cool, refreshing state of air; art of painting on freshly spread plaster, before it dries
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pseudonym
 
 
(10)
n.  E.g. Samuel Clemens' pseudonym was Mark Twain.
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chronological record of the events of successive years
calmness of temperament; steadiness of mind under stress.
pen name; fictitious name used when someone performs a particular social role
fortress; projecting part of fortification; well-fortified position
expectation of misfortune; feeling of evil to come; unfavorable omen
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stipulate
 
 
(11)
v.  E.g. Before agreeing to reduce American military forces in Europe, the president would stipulate that NATO inspection teams be allowed to inspect Soviet bases.
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rid or deprive of inhabitants; lay waste; devastate
pollute; make dirty or spotty
prevent by taking action in advance
talk rapidly, unintelligibly, or idly
specify or arrange in agreement; express demand in agreement; promise in agreement
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vehement
 
 
(12)
a.  E.g. Alfred became so vehement in describing what was wrong with the Internal Revenue Service that he began jumping up and down and frothing at the mouth.
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free of guilt; not subject to blame; completely acceptable
sky blue; light purplish-blue
tending to call up emotions, memories
forceful; intensely emotional; inclined to react violently
concerning each of two or more persons or things; exchangeable; interacting
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