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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
[noun]

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

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masses
[noun]

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

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

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

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

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

Ex: He aspired to join the elite of the academic world .
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lineup
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a carefully arranged group of people or things brought together for a particular purpose

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

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luminary
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an influential individual who inspires or enlightens others

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

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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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a person who claims to have the ability to perceive events or objects beyond normal sensory capabilities

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

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contact
[noun]

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

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a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

Ex: It 's always nice to catch up acquaintances at social gatherings and hear about their recent experiences .
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buffoon
[noun]

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

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smuggler
[noun]

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

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invalid
[noun]

a person who is too ill or disabled to care for themselves or participate in normal activities

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prodigy
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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
[noun]

all the people who will come after the current generation

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surrogate
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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
[noun]

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

Ex: As amateur, he entered the race for the experience rather than aiming to win .
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townsman
[noun]

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
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a fake name people use for certain activities

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

Ex: She adopted moniker " DJ Luna " when she began performing at local clubs .
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anonymous
[Adjective]

(of a person) not known by name

Ex: The journalist received anonymous tip that led to the uncovering of a major corruption scandal .
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possessed
[Adjective]

influenced or controlled by a demon or spirit

Ex: possessed painting seemed to follow visitors with its eyes , causing unease among museum patrons .
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juvenile
[Adjective]

relating to young people who have not reached adulthood yet

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swashbuckling
[Adjective]

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

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renowned
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famous and admired by many people

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

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to flush
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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
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to stare openly and foolishly

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

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to tinker
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to attempt to repair something in an experimental or unskilled way

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

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

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to take responsibility for something and start to do it

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to don
[Verb]

to put on clothing

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

Ex: prattled about the latest celebrity gossip without noticing the disinterest of her friends .
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to woo
[Verb]

to try to make someone love one, especially for marriage

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

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to go somewhere with someone

Ex: Parents accompany their children to school on the first day of kindergarten .
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