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Must-know words for the ACT?

Hey everyone! I'm currently prepping for the ACT, and I've been told that having a strong vocabulary can really help my score. So, I was wondering if there's a list of 'must-know' words for the ACT that you guys found helpful? I would really appreciate any recommendations!

5 months ago

Hi there! You're absolutely right that having a strong vocabulary can boost your ACT score, particularly in the Reading and English sections. While the ACT doesn't have a specific list of vocabulary words that you need to know, it's still a good idea to familiarize yourself with commonly tested words to improve your understanding of passages and questions. Here are some words that frequently appear on the ACT:

1. Ambiguous

2. Anomaly

3. Assertion

4. Concur

5. Consequence

6. Contradict

7. Corroborate

8. Distinguish

9. Eccentric

10. Elaborate

11. Enumerate

12. Equivocate

13. Exacerbate

14. Exemplify

15. Fathom

16. Garnish

17. Hierarchy

18. Hypothesis

19. Imperative

20. Implication

21. Inclusive

22. Infer

23. Juxtapose

24. Nuance

25. Obsolete

26. Perceive

27. Plausible

28. Precedent

29. Proponent

30. Quantitative

31. Reiterate

32. Relevance

33. Scrutinize

34. Solemn

35. Speculate

36. Substantiate

37. Sufficient

38. Superficial

39. Synthesize

40. Undermine

Keep in mind that the best way to improve your vocabulary is through practice and consistent reading. By engaging with a variety of texts, you'll naturally encounter and learn new words in context, which can strengthen your understanding and retention. Good luck with your ACT prep, and I hope you find this list helpful!

5 months ago

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