ACT English Vocabulary Quiz 1 - Definitions

Abase means to:

• Praise and honor

• Humiliate or degrade

• Strengthen and support

• Clarify a situation

Abhor means to:

• Strongly dislike or hate

• Welcome with enthusiasm

• Respect and admire

• Ignore completely

Abrasive describes something that is:

• Smooth and soothing

• Harsh, rough, or irritating

• Soft and gentle

• Flexible and adaptable

Abrogate means to:

• Approve or authorize

• Strengthen a rule

• Officially cancel or repeal

• Expand an agreement

Absolution is:

• Forgiveness or release from guilt

• A formal punishment

• A legal dispute

• A public apology

Abstain means to:

• Refrain or hold back from something

• Engage actively in an activity

• Encourage others to participate

• Seek excessive attention

Abstemious describes someone who:

• Avoids indulgence, especially in food or drink

• Spends money freely

• Seeks luxury and excess

• Talks excessively

Abstruse means something is:

• Simple and clear

• Difficult to understand

• Irrelevant or unimportant

• Overly simplified

Accolade refers to:

• Harsh criticism

• A high praise or award

• A formal reprimand

• A financial penalty

Acquiesce means to:

• Accept or agree passively

• Protest loudly

• Challenge authority

• Refuse without explanation