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ACT Prep Unit 3
VOCAB WORDS
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |