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ACT Prep Unit 3
VOCAB WORDS
Term | Definition |
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Facetious | treating something serious with inappropriate humor |
Propensity | an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way |
Caustic | sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way |
Impede | delay/prevent (someone/something) by obstructing them |
Enervate | to deprive of strength or vigor and the capacity for effective action |
Enfranchise | the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant |
Pedestrian | lacking inspiration or excitement; dull/ boring |
Evanescent | soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing |
Quandary | a state of confusion or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation |
Acute | serious, dangerous, strong, understand difficult concepts |