ACT English and World Knowledge - Figurative Meanings
Here you will learn the figurative meaning of some English words, such as "frame", "crisp", "reflection", etc. that will help you ace your ACTs.
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the process of refining and extracting the essential elements from a complex body of information or ideas
a task or activity that is easy and straightforward to complete
a factor, force, or influence that initiates or causes a particular action, process, or change
an unexpected turn in the course of events
a set of facts or information that can be used to win an argument against someone or to criticize them
a change or deviation from the usual or expected standard
the way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product
the information or events that stimulate action or response
the influence or control over someone or something
an undesirable condition or difficulty that requires attention or resolution
the collapse or failure of a plan or intended outcome
a transitional phase that marks the end of one era and the beginning of another
a thoughtful and deliberate consideration, often calm and extended
a group of parts that have been put together to form a unit
a round, thin piece of plastic with a hole in the middle, on which music, etc. is recorded
the act of withdrawing to a peaceful or private place for rest, meditation, or spiritual renewal
offering no protection or refuge
relating to classified details or topics critical to national safety
(of conditions or actions) unpleasantly rough or severe
effectively concise in expression
developing or reaching success in a quick way
easily understood or readable with comprehension
(of qualities or behaviors) likely to influence others rapidly
deserving deep respect and admiration due to its spiritual, religious, or significant importance
able to understand and notice things quickly
having the vast extent or degree characteristic of the ocean
to deliberately and quickly move past or jump over certain sections or portions of media, such as audio tracks, video segments, or chapters
to show a particular trait or behavior prominently
to let out or express a strong emotion or feeling, such as anger, frustration, or excitement
to cause the loss of something, often valuable, or a negative outcome resulting from a particular action or decision
to give away or yield something, usually under pressure or voluntarily
to refer to a source of knowledge in order to ascertain something
to describe something or someone through words
to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress
to create a representation of something, usually in the form of a drawing, painting, or other visual medium
to fully understand or recognize the qualities, significance, or worth of something
to have firsthand knowledge of a development or event through observation or personal experience
to trigger or ignite a reaction, response, or action, often by provoking or inspiring someone or something to action
to own, manage, or organize something such as a business, campaign, a group of animals, etc.
to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something
(of emotions, tensions, or conflicts) to be present but not openly expressed
to incorporate or infuse something with a particular quality, element, or characteristic
to manage to express a mood, quality, scene, etc. accurately in a piece of art
to follow someone closely in order to observe and learn from them, often by copying their actions, behavior, or techniques
to take something away through stealing or cunning actions
to be predominant or prevalent
to put or position something securely
(of weather) to become sunnier or less cloudy
to cause a reaction or disturbance in someone's emotional state
to possess or have a particular feature or quality that is a source of pride
to reveal or disclose something suddenly or impulsively
to consider something and possibly make adjustments based on it
to set up or program someone or something in a way that naturally inclines them toward a particular behavior, response, or way of thinking
to shield someone or something from external factors, pressures, or influences
to read written material with great enthusiasm and speed
to take away someone's possessions or assets
to end a connection or relationship completely
to recognize and honor members of armed forces for their service, bravery, or achievements
to be related by blood, typically referring to the lineage or family connection
