Act vocabulary

English

Definition

A set of high-frequency words that commonly appear on the ACT college entrance exam, particularly in the Reading and English sections. Mastering these words helps students understand passages and answer questions more accurately.

Examples

  • 'Ambiguous' meaning open to more than one interpretation
  • 'Pragmatic' meaning dealing with things in a practical way
  • 'Substantiate' meaning to provide evidence to support a claim

Related Terms

High-frequency sat words Vocabulary strategies Context clues Tier 2 words

Study This Concept

Practice ACT vocabulary with free review games in these units:

Vocabulary Unit 6: SAT/ACT Vocabulary