ACT English and World Knowledge - Intensifiers and Mitigators

Here you will learn some English intensifiers and mitigators, such as "supremely", "barely", "adequately", etc. that will help you ace your ACTs.

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extremely [adverb]

to a very great amount or degree

Ex: She is extremely friendly and easily makes new friends .

particularly [adverb]

to a degree that is higher than usual

Ex: She found the last chapter of the book particularly moving .

considerably [adverb]

by a significant amount or to a significant extent

Ex: Her skills have improved considerably since the training .

supremely [adverb]

to the highest or utmost degree

Ex: The dessert was supremely delicious , with a perfect blend of flavors .

extensively [adverb]

over a large area or covering a wide range of subjects, places, or people

Ex: The wildlife has been studied extensively in its natural habitat .

substantially [adverb]

to a considerable extent or degree

Ex: Their performance has substantially improved since the last game .

significantly [adverb]

in a way that carries particular importance or meaning, often in relation to the context

Ex: He significantly avoided mentioning her name in the discussion .

exponentially [adverb]

in a way that increases more and more rapidly over time

Ex: Technology is evolving exponentially , reshaping how we live and work .

tremendously [adverb]

to a large amount, intensity, or degree

Ex: His attitude changed tremendously after the accident .

enormously [adverb]

to a great or vast degree

Ex: The CEO 's decision impacted the organization enormously .

monumentally [adverb]

in a manner that is of very high significance or scale

Ex: The stage was monumentally designed for the opening ceremony .

exceedingly [adverb]

to an exceptional or remarkable degree

Ex: Her skills in negotiation were exceedingly effective .

overly [adverb]

to an excessive degree

Ex: The regulations were considered overly restrictive by the business owners .

profoundly [adverb]

to an extreme or total degree, especially used in medical contexts

Ex: He is profoundly allergic to peanuts and carries an EpiPen at all times .

gravely [adverb]

seriously enough to cause concern or worry

Ex: Environmental damage from the spill was gravely underestimated .

exceptionally [adverb]

To an unusually high degree, in a way that is far above average or standard

Ex: He is exceptionally gifted in mathematics .

remarkably [adverb]

to a notable or extraordinary degree

Ex: The fabric is remarkably soft and durable .

dramatically [adverb]

to a significantly large extent or by a considerable amount

Ex: The project timeline was shortened dramatically with better efficiency .

downright [adjective]

complete or total, without limitation or moderation

Ex: That 's a downright insult to anyone who cares about fairness .

quite [adverb]

to the highest degree

Ex: She 's quite talented in painting .

unduly [adverb]

to a greater extent than is reasonable or acceptable

Ex: He was unduly pessimistic about their chances .

comparatively [adverb]

to a certain degree or extent in comparison to something else

Ex: The region remains comparatively peaceful despite the surrounding conflict .

relatively [adverb]

to a specific degree, particularly when compared to other similar things

Ex: The cost of living here is relatively low .

approximately [adverb]

used to say that something such as a number or amount is not exact

Ex: The meeting is scheduled to start at 3 PM , give or take approximately 15 minutes .

roughly [adverb]

without being exact

Ex: The cake should be baked at roughly 180 degrees Celsius .

adequately [adverb]

to a degree that is enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose

Ex: The new system functioned adequately , meeting the basic requirements of the users .

in part [adverb]

used to indicate that something is true or applicable only to some extent or degree

Ex: Her decision to resign was motivated in part by dissatisfaction with her work environment .

somewhat [adverb]

to a moderate degree or extent

Ex: She looked somewhat tired after the long trip .

slightly [adverb]

in a small amount, extent, or level

Ex: She smiled slightly at the compliment .

barely [adverb]

in a manner that almost does not exist or occur

Ex: After the long hike , they were barely able to reach the mountain 's summit .

hardly [adverb]

to a very small degree or extent

Ex: There 's hardly any milk left in the bottle .

remotely [adverb]

in the slightest degree, usually used with negatives

Ex: He was n't remotely ready for the exam .

seldom [adjective]

rarely occurring or happening

Ex: The town 's seldom visitors were greeted with curiosity by the locals .

merely [adverb]

nothing more than what is to be said

Ex: We 're merely looking , not planning to buy anything yet .

extensive [adjective]

covering a wide range, indicating thoroughness or comprehensiveness

Ex: His knowledge of cars is extensive ; he can fix almost any problem .

drastic [adjective]

having a strong or far-reaching effect

Ex: The city implemented drastic measures to reduce pollution , including banning certain vehicles .

sheer [adjective]

emphasizing the intensity or pureness of a particular quality or emotion

Ex: The sheer beauty of the landscape took their breath away .

immense [adjective]

extremely large or vast in physical size

Ex: The immense palace sprawled across acres of land , with countless rooms and corridors .

profound [adjective]

showing the intensity or greatness of something

Ex: The beauty of the sunset was so profound that it took her breath away .

ACT English and World Knowledge
Infrequent Meanings	Figurative Meanings	Concrete Phrasal Verbs	Abstract Phrasal Verbs
Useful Collocations	Useful Idioms	Transition Words	Intensifiers and Mitigators
People	Job and Social Titles	Temporary and Relative Roles	Human Qualities and Appearance
Natural World	Land and Water	Physical World	Everyday Objects
Technical Objects	Physical Features	Appearance and Texture	Sound and Size
Movement	Human Movement	Placement