Vocabulary In Context - ACT Reading

Having or showing care in one's work or duties. Describes consistent hard work and careful attention.

Avoiding the company of other people; solitary. Describes preferring isolation over social interaction.

Having a strong desire for success or achievement. Describes strong drive to achieve goals or advance.

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas. Describes conflicting emotions or uncertainty about choices.

Present or found everywhere. From Latin 'ubique' meaning everywhere; describes universal presence.

Excessively obedient or attentive. From Latin 'obsequium' meaning compliance; excessive servility shown.

A confusing and difficult problem. Originally meant riddle; now describes any puzzling situation.

Uncooperative attitude toward authority. From Latin 're-' (back) + 'calcitrare' (to kick); stubbornly resistant.

Inborn; natural. Refers to qualities present from birth, not learned.

Lasting only for a short time; impermanent. Describes something temporary that doesn't last long.

Intransigent. From Latin 'in-' (not) + 'transigere' (to settle or compromise).

Happening by chance, often beneficial. From Latin 'fortuna' (chance); describes lucky accidents or timing.

Angry and bitter. From Latin 'acrimonia' meaning sharpness; harsh and bitter tone.

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically. From Greek 'pragma' meaning deed; focuses on practical outcomes.

Something that speeds up a process. Originally from chemistry, now used metaphorically for change agents.

Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily. From Latin 'reticere' meaning to keep silent; reserved nature.

Using very few words. From Laconia (Sparta), known for brief, direct communication style.

A perfect example of something. From Greek 'epi-' (upon) + 'tome' (cutting); perfect representative example.

Feeling or showing deep respect. From Latin 'revereri' meaning to fear/respect; shows honor.

Carried out with minimum effort. From Latin 'per-' (through) + 'functus' (performed); done mechanically.

Scrutinize. From Latin 'scrutinium' meaning investigation; careful detailed examination.

Very weak or slight. From Latin 'tenuis' meaning thin; describes fragile connections.

Extol. From Latin 'ex-' (up) + 'tollere' (to lift); elevates through praise.

Uncooperative attitude toward authority. From Latin 're-' (back) + 'calcitrare' (to kick); stubbornly resistant.

Hostile and aggressive. From Latin 'bellum' (war) + 'gerere' (to wage); warlike attitude.

To overwhelm someone with things to be done. From Latin 'in-' (in) + 'unda' (wave); flood with tasks.

Open to more than one interpretation. From Latin 'ambi-' (both ways); allows multiple valid readings.

To surrender or give in. From Latin 'capitulum' (chapter); originally meant agree to terms.

Furniture for eating or working. Literal furniture meaning fits context.