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ACT English and World Knowledge - People

Here you will learn some English words related to people, such as "cohort", "quorum", "juvenile", etc. that will help you ace your ACTs.

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folks

a group of individuals, especially within a community or social setting

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cohort

a group of people with a shared characteristic, often studied or observed over a period of time

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masses

the general population or a large group of people within a society considered collectively

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cavalcade

a procession or parade, typically consisting of a series of vehicles, horses, or people

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procession

a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized and ceremonial manner

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garrison

a group of military personnel stationed in a specific location or military base, often for the purpose of defending it

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regiment

a military unit with a specific organizational structure and operational role within an army

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elite

a small group of people in a society who enjoy a lot of advantages because of their economic, intellectual, etc. superiority

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lineup

a carefully arranged group of people or things brought together for a particular purpose

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quorum

the minimum number of people that must be present for a meeting to officially begin or for decisions to be made

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explorer

a person who visits unknown places to find out more about them

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luminary

an influential individual who inspires or enlightens others

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vagabond

a wanderer who has no settled place to live and travels from place to place

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missionary

someone who is sent to a foreign country to teach and talk about religion, particularly to persuade others to become a member of the Christian Church

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clairvoyant

a person who claims to have the ability to forsee the future or obtain insights about people or situations through paranormal senses

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poacher

a person who illegally hunts or catches wildlife, typically for profit or personal gain

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buff

someone who is very enthusiastic about a particular subject and knows a lot about it

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contact

an individual with whom one has established a professional or personal relationship, typically for the purpose of obtaining information, assistance, etc.

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homemaker

an individual, typically within a family setting, responsible for managing household tasks to create a comfortable and functional living environment

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acquaintance

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

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buffoon

a person who behaves in a ridiculous or amusing way, often to entertain others

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smuggler

an individual who illegally and secretly imports or exports goods or people

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invalid

someone who is disabled or frail and cannot care for themselves, often due to a chronic illness or injury

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prodigy

a person, typically a child, who demonstrates exceptional talent or ability in a particular area, often beyond what is considered normal for their age

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posterity

all the people who will come after the current generation

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surrogate

someone who acts or serves as a substitute or representative on behalf of another person or entity, often in a legal or formal capacity

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amateur

someone who is not skilled or experienced enough for a specific activity

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townsman

a male resident of a town or city, typically emphasizing a person's connection to and involvement in local community affairs

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pseudonym

a fake name people use for certain activities

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moniker

a nickname or alias that someone or something is known by, often used informally or affectionately

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anonymous

(of a person) not known by name

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possessed

influenced or controlled by a demon or spirit

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juvenile

relating to young people who have not reached adulthood yet

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swashbuckling

having a great amount of bravery, charisma, and a sense of adventure

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renowned

famous and admired by many people

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to dub

to give someone or something a nickname, often to show affection or to highlight a specific trait

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to flush

to experience a reddening of the skin, typically in the face, due to emotions like embarrassment, excitement, or strong reactions

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to gawk

to stare openly and foolishly

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to populate

(of individuals or communities) to be present in a particular area

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to tinker

to attempt to repair something in an experimental or unskilled way

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to inherit

to receive money, property, etc. from someone who has passed away

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to conduct

to direct or participate in the management, organization, or execution of something

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to undertake

to take responsibility for something and start to do it

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to don

to put on clothing

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to prattle

to talk a lot about unimportant things and in a way that may seem foolish

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to woo

to try to make someone love one, especially for marriage

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to court

to romantically pursue someone by expressing interest and affection to establish a relationship

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to accompany

to go with someone somewhere

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