ACT English and World Knowledge - People
Learn ACT vocabulary for referring to people, individuals, groups, identities, relationships, and different ways of describing human roles in context.
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a group of individuals, especially within a community or social setting
a group of people with a shared characteristic, often studied or observed over a period of time
the general population or a large group of people within a society considered collectively
a procession or parade, typically consisting of a series of vehicles, horses, or people
a group of people, animals, or vehicles moving ahead in an organized formation
a military stronghold where soldiers are stationed for defense
a military unit typically consisting of several battalions and commanded by a senior officer
a small group considered the most powerful, successful, skilled, or privileged within a society or organization
a carefully arranged group of people or things brought together for a particular purpose
the minimum number of people that must be present for a meeting to officially begin or for decisions to be made
a person who visits unknown places to find out more about them
an influential individual who inspires or enlightens others
a wanderer who has no settled place to live and travels from place to place
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
a person who claims to have the ability to perceive events or objects beyond normal sensory capabilities
a person who illegally hunts or catches wildlife, typically for profit or personal gain
someone who is deeply interested in and well-informed about a particular topic
an individual with whom one has established a professional or personal relationship, typically for the purpose of obtaining information, assistance, etc.
an individual, typically within a family setting, responsible for managing household tasks to create a comfortable and functional living environment
a person whom one knows but is not a close friend
a person who behaves in a ridiculous or amusing way, often to entertain others
an individual who illegally and secretly imports or exports goods or people
a person who is too ill or disabled to care for themselves or participate in normal activities
a person, typically a child, who demonstrates exceptional talent or ability in a particular area, often beyond what is considered normal for their age
all the people who will come after the current generation
someone who acts or serves as a substitute or representative on behalf of another person or entity, often in a legal or formal capacity
a person who lacks skill or experience in a particular activity
a male resident of a town or city, typically emphasizing a person's connection to and involvement in local community affairs
a fake name people use for certain activities
a nickname or alias that someone or something is known by, often used informally or affectionately
(of a person) not known by name
influenced or controlled by a demon or spirit
relating to young people who have not reached adulthood yet
having a great amount of bravery, charisma, and a sense of adventure
famous and admired by many people
to give someone or something a nickname, often to show affection or to highlight a specific trait
to become red in the face, especially because of embarrassment, anger, heat, or excitement
to stare openly and foolishly
(of individuals or communities) to be present in a particular area
to attempt to repair something in an experimental or unskilled way
to receive money, property, or possessions from someone after they die
to direct or participate in the management, organization, or execution of something
to take responsibility for something and start to do it
to put on a piece of clothing or other item worn on the body
to talk a lot about unimportant things and in a way that may seem foolish
to try to make someone love one, especially for marriage
to romantically pursue someone by expressing interest and affection to establish a relationship
