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ACT Vocabulary 1
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Indifferent Sean was indifferent to others’ comments on his sense of fashion. I don’t care!
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Indifferent Without interest or concern, not caring; neutral
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Benevolent A benevolent Sean Connery literally gave the shirt off his back to a needy man.
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Benevolent Expressing goodwill or kind feelings to others
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Abstract Thigh high boots would be an abstract choice of footwear for most, but not for Sir Sean Connery. They are real to me, missy.
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Abstract Thought of apart from concrete realities, specific objects or actual instances
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Fallacious It would be fallacious to think Sean Connery could not stand on his head wearing an orange diaper. I WAS NOT MISLEADING YOU.
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Fallacious Deceptive, logically unsound; misleading girl
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Conciliatory As a conciliatory gesture, Sean wore his formal attire to visit the Queen. I will regain favor.
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Conciliatory Regaining goodwill or favor; tending to placate
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Discernable With a discernable eye, Sean dresses for the ladies. The babes dig me. They perceive.
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Discernable Ability to perceive something obscure or concealed; discriminating
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Aesthetic The aesthetics of the combination of ruffled suspenders and leather boots landed Sean on the cover of GQ magazine. I’m beautiful.
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Aesthetic Pertaining to a sense of beauty in nature and art (look at Karnofel)
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Inquisitive An inquisitive young man asked Sean, “Where did you get those lovely boots?” ? ? ?
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Inquisitive Questioning; eager to learn; given to examination ????? ?????
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Reticent Reticent, the young man was unable to ask Mr. Connery for his autograph. UM…ER… AHHH (QUIETLY) SPEAK UP, JUNIOR!
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Reticent Disposed to be quiet or not speak freely; reserved
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Complacent Become complacent with your marksmanship skills, and you may miss your target. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. NEVER BE SATISFIED.
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Complacent Self-satisfied; unconcerned; content to a fault I AM SATISFIED.
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Dogmatic Sean’s pet, Stalin, barks in a dogmatic fashion when he wants to go for a walk.
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Dogmatic Asserting opinions in a dictatorial manner
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Plausible His alibi not plausible, the accused frog killer was detained. Stick around, pal. I don’t believe you.
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Plausible Having the appearance of truth, reliability or reason
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Diligent Diligent in expanding his talents, Sean rarely refuses a role. WITH EFFORT, I CAN PLAY ANY ROLE.
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Diligent Constant and earnest in effort and application; persistent in doing something Give it your best effort.
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Capricious The referee’s capricious calls for defensive pass interference were critical to the outcome of the game.
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Capricious Subject to changing one’s mind without much thought; erratic; whimsical
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Pertinent Ting 2
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Pertinent Relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand THIS IS SIGNIFICANT.
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Devious The devious short cut got us lost.
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Devious Departing from the most direct way; circuitous; roundabout Are you sure this is the most direct way?
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Meticulous Keeping his boots meticulously shined is a matter of pride for Mr. Connery.
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Meticulous Taking or showing extreme care about minute details; painstaking; thorough
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Eccentric Some individuals of questionable taste might think Mr. Connery’s attire is a bit eccentric.
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Eccentric Unconventional, deviating from accepted practice
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