1. ACT Vocab

2. Week #1 1. Abdicate - (verb) to cast off or relinquish authority
The king abdicated (the throne) in favor of his son.
2. Belittle - 
(verb) lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of; express a negative opinion of

3. 3. Candid –
 (adj.) openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness; informal or natural
In private, I gave them my candid opinion. 
4. Incorrigible - (adj.) impervious to correction by punishment
 an incorrigible criminal.

4. 5. Penury - 
(noun) a state of extreme poverty or destitution
Haiti’s poorest cities are in a state of penury.
6. Querulous - (adj.) habitually complaining
His querulous comments made Mrs. Brimacombe made.

5. 7. Spontaneous - (adj.) happening or arising without apparent external cause; said or done without having been planned or written in advance
Our vacation was a spontaneous getaway
8. Vex - 
(verb) to bring trouble to, or annoy
Little guy vexed his mother in Family Guy

6. 9. Tranquil - 
(adj.) free from agitation or worry; calm
I was on the beach reading in the tranquil environment.
10. Summon - (verb) call in an official matter, such as to attend court; ask to come; gather or bring together
He summoned up a smile, though it seemed to take all his strength

7. Week #2