most commonly used act words

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Most commonly used Act words . # 31-45. Exemplary. Adjective Worthy of imitation; praiseworthy . Fallacious . Adjective Containing a mistake; not true or accurate Think Fallacy: FALSE. Florid. Adjective Reddish or rosy; excessively ornate or flowery. Foster. Verb - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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MOST COMMONLY USED ACT WORDS

#31-45

EXEMPLARY• Adjective

• Worthy of imitation; praiseworthy

FALLACIOUS • Adjective

• Containing a mistake; not true or accurate

• Think Fallacy: FALSE

FLORID• Adjective

• Reddish or rosy; excessively ornate or flowery

FOSTER• Verb

• To promote the growth or development of.

HOLISTIC• Adj.

• Emphasizing the whole and the interdependence of parts.

IDIOSYNCRASY• Noun

• A Habit, Mannerism, or Characteristic that is peculiar to an individual.

• Example: Some people walk really fast all of the time.• They aren’t in a rush but they constantly walk like they have somewhere to be.

INEFFABLE• Noun

• Defying expression; inexpressible.

• You can’t find the correct word to describe it.

INTEMPERATE• Adjective

• Given to or characterized by excessive indulgence.

• Not Moderate

IRREVERENT • Adjective

• Showing lack of due respect; impertinent

LAMENT • Verb

• To feel or express grief or regret; to mourn for.

LAUDATORY• Adj.

• Containing or expressing praise

LUCID• Adj.

• Clear• Easy to explain• Easily understood.

MAGNANIMOUS • Adjective

• Generous in forgiving; free of resentment

MOCK• Verb

• To Ridicule

• To Imitate or Mimic

MUNDANE• Adjective

• Common or ordinary

• AKA: Boring or unexciting

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