ACT Vocabulary

Roots Dict, Dic, Dit = Speak, Declare

Ven, Vent = Come

Duct, Duc = Lead

Dict, Dic, Dit Abdicate (V)- To give up or renounce duties or

high office, etc. in a public, voluntary or formal manner

Edict (n) - A decree issued by a sovereign or other authority; any authoritative command

Malediction- (n) A prayer for harm to befall someone: a curse; evil words spoken against an individual; an imprecation

Ven, Vent Advent( n)- First or new appearance; a start; a

penitential season beginning four Sundays before Christmas (capitalized)

Circumvent (v)- To go around or bypass; to avoid by artfulness; to elude

Covenant (n) - A formal agreement of legal validity or a conditional pledge or promise

Intervene (v) - To come between disputing people or groups; to intercede or mediate

Duct, Duc Conducive (adj)- Tending to lead to or to cause to

bring about; contributive; helpful

Inducement (n) - Something that leads or moves by persuasion or influence to some action or state of mind; incentive

Seductive (adj) - Tending to lead astray from duties or accepted principles; enticing; alluring

Homework – Due Wednesday

Your homework (due Wednesday): Create 16 fill-in-the-blank sentences using the roots.

o 10 of your sentences will be for your vocabulary words.

o For the other 6 sentences, you will need to find words that use each root -2 for each root.

You must have one sentence for each vocabulary word

Then, find two words that use each root. Create a sentence for those words, as well. (6 in total)

FOR EXAMPLE: - cracy : Rule by; governed by

Not acceptable: The country was a democracy.

Acceptable: The country aims to strengthen democracy through greater citizen participation in local governance.

Your assignment Complete the fill-in-the-blank

handouts with the vocabulary lists provided. Remember to focus on the roots, as well as the whole word.

Based on your knowledge of the ACT vocabulary, does the use of

the vocabulary word in the sentence make sense??1) Wouldn't you agree that even moderate exercise

is CONDUCIVE to good health?

2) Jim was discouraged by the SEDUCTIVE tone to Melanie's voice because she was obviously annoyed.

3) When those two rivals compete, an authority figure often needs to INTERVENE to separate them.

4) The elderly king wanted to ABDICATE in favor of his son, a 40 year old who was very wise.

5) When Tammy read the DUCATS, she decided to plan for a trip within the month.

6) The offer of a free pizza after buying five of them was a great INDUCEMENT to serve at the large party.

7) The minister made a COVENANT with God that he would serve as pastor until his infirmities were too severe.

8) The Benson's were ADDICTED to opera and attended as many performances as they could during the season.

9) With the ADVENT of newspapers, there is less of a demand for print news sources.

10) The crook plans to CIRCUMVENT the law and surrender false documentation.

11) With the mechanic's MALEDICTION, Joe praised the owner for keeping the car in great repair.

12) Billy hopes his parents will not issue an EDICT saying he has to return home by midnight.  

Week 2 Roots

FIN = end SED, SID, SESS = sit, be still

FER = bear, carry, yield, bring.

FIN Affinity: a person, thing, idea, etc., for

which such a natural liking or attraction is felt.

Finesse: extreme delicacy or subtlety in action, performance, skill, discrimination, taste, etc.

Infinitesimal: indefinitely or exceedingly small; minute

SED, SID, SESS Assiduous: constant in application or effort;

working diligently at a task; persevering; industrious; attentive

Dissident: A person who’s opinion differs from the majority

Insidious: (ADJ) awaiting a chance to entrap: treacherous; harmful but enticing

Sedentary: accustomed to sit or rest a great deal or to take little exercise.

FER Conferred: to consult together; compare

opinions; carry on a discussion or deliberation.

Deferential: Showing respect for the opinion or judgment of another

Vociferous: crying out noisily; clamorous

Homework – Due Wednesday

Your homework (due Wednesday): Create 16 fill-in-the-blank sentences using the roots.

o 10 of your sentences will be for your vocabulary words.

o For the other 6 sentences, you will need to find words that use each root -2 for each root.

You must have one sentence for each vocabulary word

Then, find two words that use each root. Create a sentence for those words, as well. (6 in total)

True / False Practice1.  John was an AFFINITY, instead of dreading the

snow, ice, and slush that was coming to Charlotte, he enjoyed the idea what was to come.

2.  In the group of six amiable friends, Barry was the lone DISSIDENT who voted for a different candidate.

3. Arthur was a skilled negotiator and colleagues admired the FINESSE he used to clinch deals.

4. What happened when the cat CONFERRED the mouse into the corner of the kitchen?

5. The VOCIFEROUS group of children who had been playing on the playground became quiet inside.

6. Mike did not like the way his car functioned and asked a mechanic to examine the DEFERENTIAL in his engine.

7. That hiker began his INSIDIOUS ascent to the crest of the mountain top.

8. The jeweler advised his well-to-do client not to offer his girl friend an INFINITESIMAL stone in an engagement ring. 

9. Paul liked the ASSIDUOUS tang of a freshly

squeezed lemon in his iced tea.

10. The old hound seemed happy with a SEDENTARY existence near the fire.

Week 4

Latin RootsoGRAD/GRESS = step, walk, degree

oMOB/MOT/MOV = moveoCAS/CID = fall, sink:

Grad/Gress – step, walk, degree

Degradation (n) – the state of being reduced in quality or value

Gradient (n) – the degree of inclination; an inclined surface; grade; ramp.

Regressive (adj) – tending to move backwards; revert to earlier times

Transgression (n) – violation of a law, command, etc.

Mob, Mot, Mov - move Motif (n) - a recurring subject, theme,

idea, etc., especially in a literary, artistic, or musical work.

Mobilization (v) – The act of assembling (armed forces, military reserves) into readiness for active service.

Momentum (n) - force or speed of movement; impetus, as of a physical object or course of events

CAS/CID – fall or sink Deciduous (adj) - falling off or shed

at a particular season, stage of growth, etc., as leaves, horns, or teeth.

Recidivism (n) - repeated or habitual relapse, as into crime.

Decadent (adj) – unrestrained or excessive self-indulgence

Homework – Due Wednesday

Your homework (due Wednesday): Create 16 fill-in-the-blank sentences using the roots.

o 10 of your sentences will be for your vocabulary words.

o For the other 6 sentences, you will need to find words that use each root -2 for each root.

You must have one sentence for each vocabulary word

Then, find two words that use each root. Create a sentence for those words, as well. (6 in total)

True/False 1. Since no one had lived in the

DECADENT house for twelve years it was a wreck.

Did the MOTIF on the beach-party invitation with surfboards and convertibles appeal to the guests?

When the general called for MOBILIZATION of his troops, men scattered in the field.

Visitors flock to New England, in particular, to see the leaves of DECIDUOUS trees change color.

As the roller coaster gathered MOMENTUM, it slowly raced backwards.

 Travelers put on chains or used special cars when the GRADIENT reached steep proportions.

Did you approve of the priest's decision to absolve Lulu's minor TRANSGRESSION?

Police officers applauded the successful rate of RECIDIVISM among the offenders.

Benny experienced DEGRADATION due to his penniless and hopeless condition.

Would you agree that the amoeba is a REGRESSIVE example of a life form compared to monkeys?

As the result of nine documented facts of extraordinary sales, Martha expected the DEMOTION.

The OCCIDENTAL teacup was a typical example of a traditional Eastern dinnerware.

Week 5 Roots

NASC/NAT = be born TRAH/TRACT = pull, draw

SEQU/SECU = follow

Sequ/Secu - follow Inconsequential (adj) - Having little or no

importance; lacking in significance; trivial Persecute (v) - To subject to harassing or

cruel treatment; to oppress Sequel (n) - An event that follows or

comes afterward; a work (novel or movie) that continues a story already begun

Nasc/Nat – Be born Cognate (n) - Descended from the same

language; related by birth; of the same parentage or descent

Naïve (adj)- Showing a lack of experience, judgment or information; having unaffected simplicity of nature

Nationality (n) - People having a common origin, tradition, language and capability of forming a state; an ethnic group

Supernatural (Adj) - Being above or beyond what is explainable by natural law; attributed to ghosts and goblins

Tra/Tract – pull or draw Abstract (adj)- Thoughts not part of

concrete realities, specific objectives, or actual instances

Portrayal (n) - Act of making a likeness by drawing, carving, etc.; representing dramatically, as on the stage

Protracted (v)- Drawing out or lengthening, esp. in time; prolonged

Homework – Due Wednesday

Your homework (due Wednesday): Create 16 fill-in-the-blank sentences using the roots.

o 10 of your sentences will be for your vocabulary words.

o For the other 6 sentences, you will need to find words that use each root -2 for each root.

You must have one sentence for each vocabulary word

Then, find two words that use each root. Create a sentence for those words, as well. (6 in total)

Vocabulary Unit 6

PLIC/PLI = to fold, bend FAC/FIC = to make, do COGN/NOT = to know

Plic/Pli – Fold/bend Complicity (n) - Partnership or

involvement in wrongdoing Inexplicable (adj) - Not made

clear, understandable or intelligible Supplicate (v) – to make respectful

and earnest treaty; to pray humbly Pliable (adj) - Easily bent; flexible;

easily influenced or persuaded

Fac/Fict – make, do Faction (n) - A group or clique;

party strife and intrigue Proficient (adj)- Fully competent in

any art, science or subject; skilled Ratification (n) - The confirmation

by expressing consent, approval or formal sanction

Cogn/not – to know Cognizance (n) - Awareness or

realization; notice Incognito (adj) - With one's identity

hidden, unknown or disguised Connoisseur (n) - A discerning

judge of the best in any field

Homework – Due Wednesday

Your homework (due Wednesday): Create 16 fill-in-the-blank sentences using the roots.

o 10 of your sentences will be for your vocabulary words.

o For the other 6 sentences, you will need to find words that use each root -2 for each root.

You must have one sentence for each vocabulary word

Then, find two words that use each root. Create a sentence for those words, as well. (6 in total)

True / False 1. Georgia will SUPPLICATE the amount of

vitamins to correct her anemia.2. Lawyers agreed that RATIFICATION of

the proposal could occur.3.  Due to the PROFICIENT amount of rain,

the grapes ripened early.4. Ralph liked working with PLIABLE leather

because it cut easily

1. Bob made an OLFACTORY decision that the workers appreciated.

2. Zeke's INEXPLICABLE house was located on a hill that faced town.

3. Hal knew his popular cousin could never appear INCOGNITO at the event.

4.  Dan worries that the negative FACTION will cause trouble for the proposal.

1. The wine CONNOISSEUR selected a bottle of the finest wine for the party.

2. Jane chose a red skirt stitched with COMPLICITY around the hem.

3. With COGNIZANCE of the infraction Coach Thomas benched Andy for two games.

4. Oliver had an AGNOSTIC knee that kept him from playing tennis.

Week 7 Vocab

SPECT/SPEC/SPIC = watch, see, look, appear

STA/SIST = stand, place VERT/VERS = turn

SPECT/SPEC/SPIC = watch, see, look, appear

Circumspect - Watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent (adjective)

Auspicious - Attended by favorable or promising circumstances; pointing to a successful result (adjective)

Specious - Apparently true or right though lacking real merit (adjective)

STA/SIST/STI = stand, place

Constituents - Serving to make up a thing; component; having power to frame or alter a political constitution (noun plural)

Destitute - Without means of surviving; lacking food, clothing and shelter; deprived of (adjective)

Obstinate - Firmly or stubbornly adhering to a purpose, opinion, or action; not easily or readily treated (adjective)

VERT/VERS = turn Aversion - A strong feeling of dislike, repugnance or

opposition toward something and a desire to avoid it (noun)

Extrovert - Individual whose attention and interests are directed wholly or predominately toward what is outside the self (noun)

Perverse - Determined not to do what is expected or desired; contrary (adjective)

Vertigo - Sensation of dizziness and the feeling that one's surroundings are turning (noun)