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ACT Math and Assessment - Quantity and Partitives

Here you will learn some English words related to quantity and partitives, such as "scarce", "ample", "paucity", etc. that will help you ace your ACTs.

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ACT Vocabulary for Math and Assessment
bulk
bulk
[noun]

the major portion or greater part of something, often referring to the size or quantity of an object or substance

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spate
spate
[noun]

an amount or number that is considered to be large

Ex: There was a spate of complaints about the new policy. 
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array
array
[noun]

a group of numbers, mathematical symbols or values, arranged in columns and rows

Ex: The program stores values in a two-dimensional array. 
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assortment

a group of various kinds or categories of items or people

Ex: The gift basket contained an assortment of chocolates, fruits, and cheeses. 
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myriad
myriad
[noun]

a vast and varied quantity of things or people

Ex: The night sky was filled with a myriad of twinkling stars. 
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slew
slew
[noun]

something in large amounts or numbers

Ex: The company received a slew of applications for the open position. 
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batch
batch
[noun]

a number of things or people considered as a group or set

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shoal
shoal
[noun]

a large number of fish swimming together

Ex: As the fishermen approached, they noticed a massive shoal of shimmering sardines swirling beneath the surface of the water. 
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host
host
[noun]

a large crowd of people or collection of things

Ex: The event was attended by a host of dignitaries and celebrities. 
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plethora
plethora
[noun]

a great or excessive number or amount of something

Ex: The garden boasts a plethora of colorful flowers. 
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sheaf
sheaf
[noun]

a collection of items, typically papers or stalks of grain, bound together

Ex: The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat from the field to the barn. 
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pod
pod
[noun]

a social group of aquatic mammals, such as whales or dolphins

Ex: A pod of dolphins swam alongside the boat. 
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panel
panel
[noun]

a group of people with special skills or knowledge who have been brought together to discuss, give advice, or make a decision about an issue

Ex: The panel of experts discussed the challenges facing the education system. 
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thereabouts
thereabouts
[Adverb]

used to indicate that a date, time, or number is approximate

Ex: The event happened in the early 2000s, thereabouts. 
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proliferation

a sudden and fast growth or increase in something

Ex: The proliferation of smartphones has revolutionized how we communicate. 
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infinitude

an immeasurably large quantity

Ex: The night sky gives a sense of the infinitude of the universe. 
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reckoning
reckoning
[noun]

the action of calculating, counting, or estimating something

Ex: The final reckoning of the votes took several hours. 
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profusion
profusion
[noun]

an unusually or even luxuriously large volume of people or things concentrated into an area

Ex: The buffet table offered a profusion of delectable dishes from which to choose. 
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abundance
abundance
[noun]

a large quantity or amount of something

Ex: The garden was filled with an abundance of blooming flowers in the spring. 
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paucity
paucity
[noun]

a lacking amount or number of something

Ex: The paucity of evidence made it difficult to prove the case in court. 
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shortfall
shortfall
[noun]

the gap between the quantity or amount that is needed or expected and what is actually available

Ex: The company faced a significant shortfall in their quarterly revenue projections. 
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explosion
explosion
[noun]

a rapid, unexpected, and considerable rise in something

Ex: The tech industry saw an explosion of innovation in the past decade. 
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scale
scale
[noun]

the size, amount, or degree of one thing compared with another

Ex: The scale of the earthquake was so immense that it caused widespread damage across the region. 
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proportion

the result obtained when one quantity considered in relation to the whole

Ex: The recipe requires a precise proportion of flour to sugar for the cake to turn out perfectly. 
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numerous
numerous
[Adjective]

indicating a large number of something

Ex: The library has numerous books on various subjects. 
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ample
ample
[Adjective]

more than enough to meet the needs or exceed expectations

Ex: The pantry was stocked with an ample supply of canned goods. 
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innumerable
innumerable
[Adjective]

impossible to be individually counted or named due to their overwhelming quantity

Ex: Scientists have only begun cataloging the innumerable species that live within tropical rainforests. 
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bountiful
bountiful
[Adjective]

existing in large amounts

Ex: The harvest was bountiful this year, yielding more fruits and vegetables than ever before. 
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approximate
approximate
[Adjective]

close to a certain quality or quantity, but not exact or precise

Ex: The approximate time it takes to commute to work is thirty minutes. 
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inadequate
inadequate
[Adjective]

not meeting the expected level of quality, skill, or ability

Ex: The report was inadequate, missing key data. 
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insufficient
insufficient
[Adjective]

not enough in degree or amount

Ex: The amount of evidence presented was deemed insufficient to support the claim. 
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finite
finite
[Adjective]

having measurable limits or boundaries

Ex: Time is a finite resource; we only have a limited amount of it. 
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scarce
scarce
[Adjective]

existing in smaller amounts than what is needed

Ex: Food supplies grew scarce during the winter months, leading to rationing in some areas. 
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plentiful
plentiful
[Adjective]

available in large quantity

Ex: In the forest, berries were plentiful, providing food for many animals. 
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overall
overall
[Adjective]

including or considering everything or everyone in a certain situation or group

Ex: The overall health of the population improved significantly after the implementation of new healthcare policies. 
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binary
binary
[Adjective]

pertaining to or involving of two distinct elements or parts

Ex: Binary thinking can oversimplify complex issues by reducing them to two opposing positions. 
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prolific
prolific
[Adjective]

existing in great amounts or numbers

Ex: The prolific vegetation in the rainforest supports a diverse ecosystem of plants and animals. 
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cumulative
cumulative
[Adjective]

increasing gradually as more and more is added

Ex: The cumulative effect of daily exercise is improved physical fitness. 
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multifarious
multifarious
[Adjective]

containing numerous diverse parts or aspects

Ex: The multifarious activities at the fair ensured there was something for everyone. 
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virtually
virtually
[Adverb]

to an almost complete degree

Ex: The new software update virtually eliminated all the bugs and glitches. 
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solely
solely
[Adverb]

with no one or nothing else involved

Ex: The decision was made solely to improve efficiency. 
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exclusively
exclusively
[Adverb]

in a manner that is only available to a particular person, group, or thing

Ex: The VIP lounge at the airport is exclusively for first-class passengers. 
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sparingly
sparingly
[Adverb]

only minimally or occasionally, so as to avoid excess

Ex: Use the sauce sparingly to avoid overpowering the delicate flavors of the fish. 
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to round
to round
[Verb]

to approximate a numerical value by adjusting it to the nearest convenient or significant digit

Ex: After calculating the total cost, the accountant decided to round the figure to the nearest hundred. 
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to abound
to abound
[Verb]

to be plentiful or to exist in large quantities

Ex: Wildflowers abound in the meadow during the spring, painting the landscape with vibrant colors. 
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to approximate

to make a rough guess about quantities or time

Ex: Can you approximate the cost of the repairs without detailed information? 
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to number
to number
[Verb]

to control or restrict something to a specified amount or level

Ex: The company aims to number their expenses to keep down costs during the economic downturn. 
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to peak
to peak
[Verb]

to reach the highest level, point, or intensity

Ex: Energy consumption typically peaks during the summer months. 
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to outnumber

to be greater in number than someone or something else

Ex: The students outnumbered the teachers in the classroom. 
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to gauge
to gauge
[Verb]

to roughly estimate quantities or time

Ex: She gauges the amount of ingredients needed for the recipe based on experience. 
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