English Words for "Evaluation and Criticism" | ACT Vocabulary

to weigh

Verb

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to consider all the possible outcomes and different aspects of something before making a definite decision

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Before accepting the job offer, he took the time to weigh the pros and cons, considering the impact on both his career and personal life.

When choosing a college, it's crucial to weigh factors such as location, programs offered, and tuition.

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to evaluate

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to calculate or judge the quality, value, significance, or effectiveness of something or someone

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to assess

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to form a judgment on the quality, worth, nature, ability or importance of something, someone, or a situation

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to disqualify

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to make someone or something not fit or suitable for a particular position or activity

qualify

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inferior

Adjective

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having lower quality or lesser value compared to others

superior

tedious

Adjective

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boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

dismal

Adjective

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causing sadness or disappointment

cataclysmic

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causing widespread destruction

dire

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Disapproving

provoking intense fear or anxiety due to its severity or seriousness

revolting

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extremely repulsive and disgusting

erroneous

Adjective

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mistaken or inaccurate due to flaws in reasoning, evidence, or factual support

inefficient

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not able to achieve maximum productivity or desired results

efficient

improper

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unfit for a particular person, thing, or situation

proper

unfit

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not suitable or capable enough for a specific task or purpose

fit

pathetic

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evoking scorn due to being extremely inadequate or disappointing

adverse

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against someone or something's advantage

nondescript

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lacking in the qualities that make something or someone stand out or appear special, often appearing plain or ordinary

disastrous

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very harmful or bad

egregious

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bad in a noticeable and extreme way

unsavory

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related to actions, behaviors, or characteristics that are morally questionable or unpleasant

savory

foul

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extremely unpleasant or disgusting, causing strong feelings of dislike

grotesque

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very ugly in a strange or funny way

shoddy

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Disapproving

of poor quality or craftmanship

mundane

Adjective

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lacking the ability to arouse interest or cause excitement

dreary

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boring and repetitive that makes one feel unhappy

filthy

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very dirty, especially because of being covered with dirt, dust, or harmful substances

janky

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of poor quality and unreliable, often characterized by makeshift construction or malfunctioning parts

ghastly

Adjective

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extremely unpleasant, shocking, or horrifying in appearance, nature, or effect

vile

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extremely disgusting or unpleasant

dull

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boring or lacking interest, excitement, or liveliness

lively

drab

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lifeless and lacking in interest

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