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ACT Vocabulary, Set1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abdicate | to cast off or relinquish |
| Aberration | a state or condition markedly different from the norm |
| Abject | sunk to a low condition or in miserable circumstances |
| Abolish | do away with |
| Abridge | lessen, diminish, or curtail; reduce in scope while retaining essential elements |
| Abstemious | sparing in consumption of especially food and drink; marked by temperance |
| Accent | put stress on; utter with an accent; to stress, single out as important |
| Accolade | a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction |
| Acquiesce | to agree or express agreement; rest satisfied |
| Acrimonious | caustic, biting or rancorous in language or expression |