ACT Humanities - Regularity and Rationality

Here you will learn some English words related to regularity and rationality, such as "tenable", "generic", "prevalent", etc. that will help you ace your ACTs.

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trend [noun]

a tendency or pattern showing how things are changing or developing over time

Ex: Economic trends can affect jobs and prices .

buzzword [noun]

a word or phrase that becomes popular or fashionable in a particular field or context, often used to impress or persuade others rather than for its actual meaning or value

Ex: The marketing campaign relied heavily on buzzwords to attract customers .

routine [adjective]

occurring or done as a usual part of a process or job

Ex: Completing paperwork is a routine part of the hiring process for new employees .

regular [adjective]

following a pattern, especially one with fixed or uniform intervals

Ex: The regular procedure for filing a report ensures that all information is correctly presented .

ubiquitous [adjective]

seeming to exist or appear everywhere

Ex: Email communication has become ubiquitous in the workplace , replacing traditional written memos .

consistent [adjective]

following the same course of action or behavior over time

Ex: His consistent kindness towards others earned him the reputation of being a reliable friend .

widespread [adjective]

existing or spreading among many people, groups, or communities through communication, influence, or awareness

Ex: The artist ’s work gained widespread recognition after being featured in an international exhibition .

mainstream [adjective]

widely accepted or popular among the general public

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prevalent [adjective]

widespread or commonly occurring at a particular time or in a particular place

Ex: Gender inequality remains prevalent in many workplaces despite efforts to promote diversity .

stereotypical [adjective]

conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea or image of a particular group or thing

Ex: The advertisement perpetuated stereotypical gender roles , showing women as homemakers and men as breadwinners .

pervasive [adjective]

spreading widely or throughout a particular area or group

Ex: The pervasive use of plastic has led to environmental concerns about pollution and waste .

predominant [adjective]

most common or widespread within a particular context or group

Ex: Democracy is the predominant form of government in many modern nations .

orthodox [adjective]

following established beliefs, traditions, or accepted standards

Ex: The government 's response to the crisis was orthodox , following established protocols and procedures .

quotidian [adjective]

taking place every day and thus considered as an ordinary occurrence

Ex: Her work involved dealing with quotidian administrative duties .

generic [adjective]

relating to or suitable for a whole group or class of things rather than a specific one

Ex: The store sells generic brands of household products that are more affordable than name brands .

average [adjective]

having no distinctive charactristics

Ex: Her performance in the play was average , neither exceptional nor poor .

habitual [adjective]

done regularly or repeatedly, often out of habit

Ex: The family 's habitual Sunday dinner gathering was disrupted by the pandemic lockdown .

accustomed [adjective]

familiar with something, often through repeated experience or exposure

Ex: Moving to a new country , it took some time for him to become accustomed to the local customs and traditions .

conventional [adjective]

generally accepted and followed by many people

Ex: Sending thank-you cards after receiving gifts is considered conventional etiquette .

inevitably [adverb]

in a way that cannot be stopped or avoided, and certainly happens

Ex: If you neglect regular maintenance , the car will inevitably experience mechanical issues .

consistently [adverb]

in a way that is always the same

Ex: The company has consistently met its quarterly targets .

to regulate [verb]

to control or adjust something in a way that agrees with rules and regulations

Ex: Financial institutions are closely regulated to ensure stability and prevent fraud .

to standardize [verb]

to make something follow a set standard or rule, ensuring it is consistent and uniform

Ex: Educational institutions may standardize grading systems to maintain fairness and objectivity .

feasible [adjective]

having the potential of being done successfully

Ex: The engineer presented a feasible solution to the problem , taking into account technical constraints and budgetary limitations .

coherent [adjective]

logical and consistent, forming a unified and clear whole, especially in arguments, theories, or policies

Ex: The plan for the project was coherent , outlining clear objectives and steps for implementation .

sensible [adjective]

(of a person) displaying good judgment

Ex: A sensible leader knows when to take calculated risks .

reasonable [adjective]

(of a person) showing good judgment and acting by reason

Ex: He handled the conflict like a reasonable individual .

viable [adjective]

having the ability to be executed or done successfully

Ex: Switching to renewable energy sources is a viable solution to combat climate change .

rationale [noun]

the justification or reasoning behind a decision or argument

Ex: The company 's rationale for the merger was to increase market share and reduce competition .

tenable [adjective]

able to be defended, justified, or maintained against criticism or opposition

Ex: Despite initial skepticism , the proposed budget plan proved to be tenable after thorough analysis by financial experts .

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History and Archaeology	Literature and Culture	Art and Craft	Performance Arts and Media
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