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ACT English and World Knowledge - Useful Collocations

Here you will learn some useful English collocations, such as "raise concern", "pass judgment", "scared stiff", etc. that will help you ace your ACTs.

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
to wreak havoc

to cause severe destruction, chaos, or disorder

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to hatch a plan

to devise or create a scheme, often one that is secretive or mischievous

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to keep afloat

to maintain financial stability or solvency

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to lay the groundwork

to establish the necessary foundation or preparation for a future project, plan, or idea

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to break new ground

to start something new and innovative that sets an example or leads to significant advancements in a particular field or industry

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to call sth into question

to raise doubts about the validity, truthfulness, or reliability of something

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to raise awareness

to increase knowledge or understanding about a particular issue, cause, or topic

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to raise a question

to bring up a topic or issue for discussion or consideration

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to see fit

to consider something appropriate or suitable according to one's own judgment

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to turn one's attention

to direct one's focus or concentration toward something specific

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to pay attention

to concentrate or focus on a particular task or subject

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to reap the benefits

to enjoy the positive outcomes or advantages resulting from one's efforts or actions

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to hold promise

to have the potential for future success or positive outcomes

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to make contact

to connect with someone, often by reaching out through various means such as phone calls, emails, or in-person meetings

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medium of expression

the form or means through which ideas, emotions, or artistic creativity are conveyed or communicated

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out of tune

in a state in which the correct musical sound is not played or sung

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to raise concern

to express or bring attention to worries, doubts, or objections regarding a specific issue, situation, or decision

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naked eye

the human eye unaided by any optical device, used for observing objects and details directly

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to make strides

to make progress or advance in a significant way

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to garner attention

to attract or receive attention, often by means of effort, achievement, or significance

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to make sense

to be understandable in a way that is reasonable

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to pay tribute to sb/sth

to show respect, admiration, or recognition to someone or something

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to suffer defeat

to experience a loss or failure in a competitive or confrontational situation

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to hold sth sacred

to regard something with great respect, honor, or devotion

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to bring sth to bear

to use something such as power or influence that one has in order to achieve a particular result

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to set sb to work

to assign or instruct someone to start working on a specific task or job

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to pass judgment

to form and express an opinion or decision about someone or something, often in a critical manner

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to make a living

to earn an amount of money that enables one to support oneself and pay for one's needs

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to keep track of sb/sth

to ensure that one has the latest news concerning someone or something

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to reach a conclusion

to come to a decision or judgment after considering evidence, arguments, or facts

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scared stiff

extremely frightened to the point of being unable to move or react

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to rise above

to stay strong when faced with problems or criticism and ultimately surpass them

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hustle and bustle

a busy, noisy, and active environment or situation

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trial and error

the process of testing a method, an idea, etc. in several ways to achieve the desired outcome

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to build momentum

to gradually increase the strength, force, or speed of an activity or process

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to lend credence

to give support or credibility to a belief, theory, or statement

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to be obliged to do sth

to have a moral duty or be forced to do a particular thing, often due to legal reasons

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to issue a warning

to formally or officially provide a cautionary notice or advice regarding a potential danger, threat, or undesirable outcome

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to be steeped in

to be filled with a specific quality, flavor, etc.

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to cast doubt on sth

to create uncertainty or skepticism by questioning the truth or validity of something

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to live up to

to fulfill expectations or standards set by oneself or others

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to arrive at sth

to reach a decision, understanding, or conclusion after consideration or discussion

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