ACT English and World Knowledge - Infrequent Meanings

a distinctive and recognizable style or characteristic that sets someone or something apart

the aftermath or consequences following a significant event, especially a disaster

a financial aid provided by the government for people who are sick, unemployed, etc.

an estimate or prediction based on past observations or data

the composition or makeup of someone or something, especially in terms of its physical or structural arrangement

a symbol or mark made by pressing or stamping onto a surface

animals or birds that are hunted for food or sport

the force exerted on an object moving through a fluid that opposes its motion

a flow of air, often caused by temperature differences or ventilation

a performer or attraction that greatly appeals to audiences, resulting in the attraction of large crowds to an event or venue

a sequence of actions or efforts directed towards advancing a principle or achieving a specific objective

a big difference that is hard to overcome, especially because of a lack of understanding

a structure on a canal or waterway consisting of a gated enclosure used to raise or lower vessels between different water levels

a hard curved jaw of a bird, especially a wide or slender one

a small area of land intended or marked for a particular use such as gardening

the way a wave travels through a medium

a moving belt at airports where passengers pick up their luggage

a medical problem, such as a disorder, illness, etc.

an object capable of carrying infectious agents and transmitting them between individuals

an instrument or method used to achieve a specific end or goal

a field of study that is typically taught in a university

the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another

a physical or emotional reaction that happens as a result of a a specific situation, event, or experience

the specific area or domain where one's actions, authority, or expertise are appropriate or effective

a specific look on someone's face, indicating what they are feeling or thinking

the act or fact of taking someone's child and growing them up, which has been approved by law

the consistent course or pattern of a person's life and activities

a symbol or design used in medieval times to decorate a helmet, often representing a family or knightly order

to elevate or accord significant social importance to someone or something through public recognition or acknowledgment

to firmly and persistently express an opinion, belief, or statement as true and valid

to make someone experience something unpleasant

to help or support the progress or development of something

to change into a different form or to change into something with a different use

to play the role of a character in a movie, play, etc.

to communicate or portray a particular feeling, idea, impression, etc.

to convey a speech, idea, etc. to an audience in a clear and effective manner

to get infected by a disease or virus

to be present or found in a particular place

to decisively or firmly establishing the cause of something

to demonstrate a particular quality, feeling, skill, etc.

to gather individuals closely together in large numbers

to aim or direct a weapon at a target

to make someone have a specific emotion or feeling, particularly a positive one

to ignore or dismiss something, refusing to consider or give attention to it

to narrate or recount a story, event, or series of events

to deal with or behave toward someone or something in a particular way

to think about a problem or an issue and start to deal with it

to maneuver or direct something along a twisting or curving path

to provide access to or give someone the opportunity to do something

to organize and outline the components, steps, or details of a plan

to make something tangible or actual from an idea or concept

to propose an idea or theory for discussion

to bring suggestions, plans, or ideas forward for further consideration

to bring to a sudden halt

to pay close attention to something by looking at it carefully

to formally contract or engage services for a specific purpose or period

to originate or come from a specific place or region

to be understood and have a strong impact or relevance

related to the lifestyle, traditions, or environment of herdsmen, typically associated with raising sheep or cattle

(of senses) highly-developed and very sensitive

describing textures that feel very soft or substances made of tiny particles

knowing someone or something very well through close study or personal experience