ACT English and World Knowledge - Sound and Size

a sharp and piercing sound, typically from music, a horn, or other sources, often characterized by its intensity and lack of subtlety

a distinct and repetitive sound characterized by rapid and sharp vibrations, often caused by objects shaking or moving loosely

a sudden, high-pitched cry or scream that is sharp and piercing in nature

a continuous, low, vibrating sound, often rhythmic or steady in nature

the gentle and rhythmic sound produced by liquid flowing or moving through a narrow passage, often with a bubbling or murmuring quality

a sharp sound made by metal objects hitting each other or a hard surface

the sharp, popping sound produced by the rapid expansion or combustion of materials, often associated with fire or heating

a deep, loud, and resonant sound, often produced by a human or an animal, conveying strength or intensity

a high-pitched, squeaking sound, typically produced by something wooden or metallic when under pressure or movement

a noisy argument or activity

the rhythm or flow of sound in speech or music, often characterized by the rise and fall of pitch and the length of syllables or notes

the perceived highness or lowness of a sound, determined by the frequency of the sound waves

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

to resound or echo with a deep, prolonged sound, often creating a lasting impression or effect

to produce a discordant, harsh, and ringing sound, typically caused by the clashing or rattling of metallic objects

overly impressive in size or appearance, often to the point of being excessive or showy in a negative way

incredibly small in size

much smaller than what is normal

extremely large in size or extent

extremely large in physical dimensions

(of a mountain, building, etc.) very tall and outstanding

too small to be seen with the naked eye

larger than the standard or usual size

extremely large, heavy, or solid

not impressive, significant, or noteworthy in appearance, size, or manner

much smaller in scale or size compared to the usual form

the measurable size of phenomena such as distance, mass, speed, luminosity, etc. based on quantitative scale

to expand or become swollen with air or gas

to release and empty air or gas from a container, causing it to become less inflated

to become smaller, narrower, or tighter