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ACT Math and Assessment - Time and Order

Here you will learn some English words related to time and order, such as "hindsight", "perennial", "vintage", etc. that will help you ace your ACTs.

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ACT Vocabulary for Math and Assessment
ongoing
ongoing
[Adjective]

currently occurring or continuing

Ex: The trial is ongoing, with more witnesses set to testify next week .
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impending
impending
[Adjective]

about to happen soon, often with a sense of threat or urgency

Ex: The clock ticking down signaled the impending end of the game , leaving little time for a comeback .
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perpetual
perpetual
[Adjective]

continuing forever or indefinitely into the future

Ex: The company aims for perpetual growth and success .
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chronological
chronological
[Adjective]

organized according to the order that the events occurred in

Ex: The museum exhibit showcased artifacts in chronological order , illustrating the development of civilization .
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intercalary
intercalary
[Adjective]

(of a day or month) added to a calendar to align it with the solar year or another astronomical cycle

Ex: During certain years , an intercalary month is inserted to maintain the accuracy of the lunisolar calendar .
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permanent
permanent
[Adjective]

continuing to exist all the time, without significant changes

Ex: His permanent residence in the city allowed him to become deeply involved in local community activities .
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ephemeral
ephemeral
[Adjective]

lasting or existing for a small amount of time

Ex: The artist 's work was meant to be ephemeral, designed to vanish with the tide .
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perennial
perennial
[Adjective]

lasting for a long time or continuing indefinitely

Ex: The perennial beauty of the mountains drew hikers and nature enthusiasts from far and wide .
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abiding
abiding
[Adjective]

enduring for a prolonged priod

Ex: The old oak tree stood as an abiding symbol of strength and resilience.
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imminent
imminent
[Adjective]

(particularly of something unpleasant) likely to take place in the near future

Ex: The soldiers braced for the imminent attack from the enemy forces .
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timeless
timeless
[Adjective]

remaining unaffected by the passage of time

Ex: The song ’s melody is timeless, still cherished after decades .
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vintage
vintage
[Adjective]

(of things) old but highly valued for the quality, excellent condition, or timeless design

Ex: His home is decorated with vintage furniture that adds a charming, nostalgic feel.
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retrospective
retrospective
[Adjective]

referring or relating to a past event

Ex: The retrospective article examined the changes in technology over the past 20 years .
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overdue
overdue
[Adjective]

‌not paid, done, etc. within the required or expected timeframe

Ex: The rent payment is overdue, and the landlord has issued a reminder .
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futuristic
futuristic
[Adjective]

having extremely modern, innovative technology or design, often resembling what might be expected in the future

Ex: The city ’s new airport has a futuristic look , with sleek glass walls and automated systems .
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looming
looming
[Adjective]

approaching or coming soon, often with a sense of concern or importance

Ex: The looming decision by the board of directors had everyone on edge.
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primordial
primordial
[Adjective]

belonging to the beginning of time

Ex: The primordial soup theory posits that life on Earth originated from simple organic molecules .
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transient
transient
[Adjective]

having a very short duration

Ex: She cherished the transient moments of peace during the hectic day .
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lasting
lasting
[Adjective]

continuing or enduring for a long time, without significant changes

Ex: The lasting beauty of the landscape left visitors in awe.
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periodic
periodic
[Adjective]

taking place or repeating at consistent, set intervals over time

Ex: Her doctor scheduled periodic check-ups to monitor her health condition .
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simultaneously

at exactly the same time

Ex: They pressed the buttons simultaneously to start the synchronized performance .
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temporarily
temporarily
[Adverb]

for a limited period of time

Ex: She stayed temporarily at a friend 's place during the transition .
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annually
annually
[Adverb]

in a way that happens once every year

Ex: The garden show takes place annually.
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initially
initially
[Adverb]

at the starting point of a process or situation

Ex: The treaty was initially signed by only three nations , though others later joined .
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rarely
rarely
[Adverb]

on a very infrequent basis

Ex: I rarely check social media during work hours .
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instantaneously

in an immediate manner with no delay

Ex: When the alarm sounded , the security team responded instantaneously.
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indefinitely
indefinitely
[Adverb]

for an unspecified period of time

Ex: The road closure will last indefinitely as repairs are more extensive than anticipated .
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invariably
invariably
[Adverb]

in every case without exception

Ex: The policy is invariably enforced across all departments .
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periodically
periodically
[Adverb]

now and then or from time to time

Ex: She periodically glances at her phone during dinner .
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succession

the sequence in which one thing follows another in time

Ex: The report outlined the succession of policy changes over the past decade .
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precedent
precedent
[Adjective]

earlier in time, order, arrangement, or significance, often serving as an example or rule to be followed in the future

Ex: The precedent achievements in the field paved the way for more advanced research.
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aftermath
aftermath
[noun]

the situation that follows a very unpleasant event such as a war, natural disaster, accident, etc.

Ex: In the aftermath of the financial crisis , many families faced foreclosure and unemployment .
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antecedent
antecedent
[Adjective]

existing or occurring before something else

Ex: The antecedent climate data is crucial for predicting future weather patterns .
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precursor
precursor
[noun]

someone or something that comes before another of the same type, acting as a sign of what will come next

Ex: Her innovative ideas were a precursor to the technological breakthroughs of the 21st century .
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forthcoming
forthcoming
[Adjective]

referring to an event or occurrence that is about to happen very soon

Ex: The team 's coach remained optimistic about their forthcoming match despite recent setbacks .
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subsequent
subsequent
[Adjective]

occurring or coming after something else

Ex: She completed the first draft and made subsequent revisions to improve the manuscript .
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upcoming
upcoming
[Adjective]

about to come to pass

Ex: The upcoming holiday season brings anticipation of family gatherings .
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preliminary
preliminary
[Adjective]

occurring before a more important thing, particularly as an act of introduction

Ex: The preliminary design of the building will be refined before construction begins .
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hierarchical
hierarchical
[Adjective]

relating to a system that is organized based on social ranking or levels of authority

Ex: The military operates on a hierarchical chain of command , with officers giving orders to subordinates .
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latter
latter
[Adjective]

referring to the second of two things mentioned

Ex: Of the two holiday destinations, we decided to visit the latter one due to its proximity to the beach.
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consecutive
consecutive
[Adjective]

continuously happening one after another

Ex: The team has suffered consecutive defeats , putting their playoff hopes in jeopardy .
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to sequence

to arrange items or events in a particular order

Ex: We are sequencing the data to identify patterns .
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to foreshadow

to indicate in advance that something, particularly something bad, will take place

Ex: The economic indicators foreshadow potential difficulties in the financial market .
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to alternate

to take turns doing something

Ex: The children alternated turns on the swing to ensure everyone had a chance to play .
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thereafter
thereafter
[Adverb]

from a particular time onward

Ex: The policy was implemented , and thereafter, significant changes occurred .
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to coincide

to occur at the same time as something else

Ex: The meeting is coinciding with my dentist appointment .
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to prolong

to make something last longer in time than it would naturally

Ex: We prolonged the event to accommodate all attendees .
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to protract

to extend a period of time or duration

Ex: We are protracting the project timeline due to unforeseen delays .
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to linger
to linger
[Verb]

to intentionally prolong the completion of an action or process

Ex: The contractor lingered in completing the renovations , wanting to add some finishing touches that would impress the client .
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to span
to span
[Verb]

to cover or last the whole of a period of time

Ex: The conference will span five days , with different workshops and sessions scheduled throughout .
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to expire
to expire
[Verb]

(particularly of a time period) to no longer be valid or active

Ex: His tenure as CEO expires at the end of the fiscal year .
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bout
bout
[noun]

a short duration or episode during which a particular activity or event occurs

Ex: The team went through a tough bout of training to prepare for the upcoming championship .
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chronicle
chronicle
[noun]

a historical account of events presented in chronological order

Ex: The museum displayed a chronicle of the town ’s history in its latest exhibit .
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eternity
eternity
[noun]

time that is endless

Ex: As the sun dipped below the horizon , painting the sky in shades of pink and gold , she felt a sense of peace wash over her , a fleeting glimpse of eternity.
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solstice
solstice
[noun]

either of the two times of the year when the sun reaches its farthest or closest distance from the equator

Ex: At the summer solstice, ancient rituals are enacted to honor the sun and its life-giving energy, ensuring bountiful harvests and prosperity for the year ahead.
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to retrospect

to look back on past events

Ex: Whenever he feels lost , he retrospects on the decisions that brought him to this point .
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schedule
schedule
[noun]

a plan or timetable outlining the sequence of events or activities

Ex: The construction company adhered to a strict schedule to finish the project ahead of the deadline .
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synchronization

the state or process of two or more things occurring at the same time or working together in harmony

Ex: The synchronization of heartbeats in a perfectly timed orchestra was a testament to their extensive practice .
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hindsight
hindsight
[noun]

the ability to comprehend and evaluate past events or decisions, often gaining insights that were not apparent at the time

Ex: It 's easy to see with hindsight how they could have avoided the conflict by communicating more effectively .
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concurrent
concurrent
[Adjective]

happening or taking place at the same time

Ex: She 's juggling concurrent responsibilities at work , overseeing both the marketing and sales teams .
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