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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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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
trend
trend
[noun]

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

Ex: There's a trend towards using renewable energy sources. 
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buzzword
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: Sustainability is a common buzzword in today’s corporate world. 
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routine
routine
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Checking emails is a routine task for most office workers. 
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regular
regular
[Adjective]

following a pattern, especially one with fixed or uniform intervals

Ex: The company follows a regular process for handling customer complaints. 
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ubiquitous
ubiquitous
[Adjective]

seeming to exist or appear everywhere

Ex: Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society, with almost everyone owning one. 
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consistent
consistent
[Adjective]

following the same course of action or behavior over time

Ex: She showed consistent dedication to her studies, earning top grades semester after semester. 
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widespread
widespread
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The misinformation about the new policy became widespread on social media. 
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mainstream
mainstream
[Adjective]

widely accepted or popular among the general public

Ex: The band's latest album was a mainstream success, topping the charts for weeks. 
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prevalent
prevalent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: In this region, malaria is prevalent during the rainy season. 
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stereotypical
stereotypical
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The movie portrayed the scientist as a stereotypical nerd, complete with thick glasses and awkward social skills. 
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pervasive
pervasive
[Adjective]

spreading widely or throughout a particular area or group

Ex: The pervasive smell of smoke filled the air after the forest fire. 
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predominant
predominant
[Adjective]

most common or widespread within a particular context or group

Ex: In tropical regions, mosquitoes are a predominant nuisance during the rainy season. 
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orthodox
orthodox
[Adjective]

following established beliefs, traditions, or accepted standards

Ex: The school required students to adhere to orthodox dress codes, including uniforms and modest attire. 
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quotidian
quotidian
[Adjective]

taking place every day and thus considered as an ordinary occurrence

Ex: Her quotidian routine included a morning jog and a cup of coffee. 
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generic
generic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The store offers a generic brand of cereal that isn't tied to any major company. 
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average
average
[Adjective]

having no distinctive charactristics

Ex: His appearance was average, with nothing particularly remarkable about his features. 
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habitual
habitual
[Adjective]

done regularly or repeatedly, often out of habit

Ex: Going to the gym every morning has become Mark's habitual routine to stay in shape. 
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accustomed
accustomed
[Adjective]

familiar with something, often through repeated experience or exposure

Ex: Living in a bilingual household, she became accustomed to switching between languages effortlessly. 
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conventional
conventional
[Adjective]

generally accepted and followed by many people

Ex: In many cultures, it is conventional for brides to wear white dresses on their wedding day. 
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inevitably
inevitably
[Adverb]

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

Ex: With the heavy rain, traffic jams inevitably ensued on the city streets. 
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consistently
consistently
[Adverb]

in a way that is always the same

Ex: He consistently delivers high-quality work on every project. 
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to regulate

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

Ex: The government agency works to regulate environmental policies to protect natural resources. 
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to standardize

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

Ex: The company decided to standardize its manufacturing processes to ensure product consistency. 
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feasible
feasible
[Adjective]

having the potential of being done successfully

Ex: The project manager determined that the proposed plan was feasible given the available resources and timeline. 
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coherent
coherent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The plot of the novel was coherent, with all the events and characters contributing to a unified storyline. 
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sensible
sensible
[Adjective]

(of a person) displaying good judgment

Ex: She’s a sensible friend who always offers sound advice. 
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reasonable
reasonable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: A reasonable man would consider all sides before deciding. 
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viable
viable
[Adjective]

having the ability to be executed or done successfully

Ex: Starting a small business seems viable given the current market conditions. 
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rationale
rationale
[noun]

the justification or reasoning behind a decision or argument

Ex: The teacher explained the rationale behind the new grading system to the students. 
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tenable
tenable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His theory on the origins of the universe was considered tenable by many scientists due to its adherence to known laws of physics. 
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