ACT Humanities - Irregularity and Irrationality

Here you will learn some English words related to irregularity and irrationality, such as "sporadic", "absurd", "fluke", etc. that will help you ace your ACTs.

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peculiarity [noun]

a feature that sets something or someone apart

Ex: His peculiarities , like wearing mismatched socks , made him memorable to everyone he met .

novelty [noun]

the quality of being noticeably new or different

Ex: The gadget 's novelty attracted many tech enthusiasts .

fluke [noun]

a surprising piece of good luck

Ex: She passed the difficult exam by a fluke .

coincidental [adjective]

happening unexpectedly and without deliberate planning or foresight

Ex: It was coincidental that we both happened to be wearing the same color shirt that day ; we did n't plan it .

exotic [adjective]

exciting or beautiful because of having qualities that are very unusual or different

Ex: The city ’s exotic architecture gave it a unique charm .

quaint [adjective]

curiously distinct, unique, or unusual

Ex:

eccentric [adjective]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

Ex: People found his eccentric ideas both interesting and confusing .

accidental [adjective]

occurring unexpectedly or without prior planning

Ex: The chef 's creation of a new dish was accidental , as he combined ingredients on a whim .

sporadic [adjective]

occurring from time to time, in an irregular manner

Ex: She made sporadic appearances at social events , preferring solitude .

deviant [adjective]

departing from established customs, norms, or expectations

Ex: The novel 's protagonist , with his deviant choices and unconventional lifestyle , became a symbol of rebellion .

atypical [adjective]

differing from what is usual, expected, or standard

Ex: The atypical species of bird spotted in the area excited local birdwatchers .

distinctive [adjective]

possessing a quality that is noticeable and different

Ex: The artist 's paintings are known for their distinctive style , characterized by vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes .

newfangled [adjective]

recently invented or introduced, often implying novelty over practicality

Ex: Despite its newfangled design , the device failed to perform any better than the older models .

bizarre [adjective]

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

Ex: She had a bizarre dream last night , in which she was flying on a giant banana through a cotton candy sky .

unprecedented [adjective]

never having existed or happened before

Ex: The company achieved unprecedented success with its innovative marketing campaign .

unparalleled [adjective]

unmatched in comparison to others

Ex: The chef 's culinary skills resulted in an unparalleled dining experience that left guests in awe .

idiosyncratic [adjective]

having characteristics that are unique to an individual or group

Ex: She had an idiosyncratic habit of wearing mismatched socks every day .

infrequent [adjective]

happening at irregular intervals

Ex: She had infrequent contact with her distant relatives .

abnormal [adjective]

different from what is usual or expected

Ex: His abnormal reaction to the medication prompted the doctor to change the dosage .

improbably [adverb]

in a manner that is unlikely to happen or occur

Ex: Despite the odds , the underdog team improbably won the championship .

occasionally [adverb]

not on a regular basis

Ex: She reads novels , and occasionally , she writes short stories .

irrational [adjective]

not based on reason or logic

Ex: It 's irrational to expect a different outcome without changing your approach or actions .

unfounded [adjective]

having no basis in fact or reality, making something unreliable or untrue

Ex: Her concerns about the company 's financial stability were unfounded , as it had a strong track record of profitability .

absurd [adjective]

so unreasonable or illogical that it provokes disbelief or laughter

Ex: His explanation for being late was so absurd that no one believed him .

fantastical [adjective]

strangely unbelievable or bizarre

Ex: The movie featured a fantastical world with flying cars and talking animals .

supernatural [adjective]

beyond what is explainable by natural laws, often attributed to divine or mystical forces

Ex: The supernatural powers possessed by the protagonist in the story allowed them to perform feats beyond human capability .

laughable [adjective]

so absurd or ridiculous that it provokes laughter

Ex: The politician 's promise to solve all problems overnight seemed laughable to the audience .

ridiculous [adjective]

extremely silly and deserving to be laughed at

Ex: The amount of money he spent on a pet rock seemed ridiculous to his friends .

inconceivable [adjective]

too unlikely to believe or imagine

Ex: The team 's victory after such a challenging season was inconceivable to many .

preposterous [adjective]

absurd and contrary to common sense

Ex: Her assertion that she had traveled back in time to the Middle Ages was deemed preposterous by historians .

outlandish [adjective]

unconventional or strange in a way that is striking or shocking

Ex: The outlandish theories presented in the conspiracy documentary were widely criticized for lacking credible evidence .

paranormal [adjective]

beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding or explanation

Ex: The paranormal thriller movie kept viewers on the edge of their seats with its depiction of supernatural occurrences .

counterintuitive [adjective]

contradictory to the expectations that are formed on common sense or intuition

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arbitrary [adjective]

not based on reason but on chance or personal impulse, which is often unfair

Ex: The teacher 's grading system appeared arbitrary , causing confusion among students .

surreal [adjective]

related to an artistic style that emphasizes the bizarre, dreamlike, or irrational, often blending reality with fantasy in unexpected ways

Ex: The film 's surreal style was marked by unusual transitions and impossible settings .

ludicrous [adjective]

unreasonable or exaggerated to the point of being ridiculous

Ex: The movie 's plot was so ludicrous that it became a cult classic among fans of B-movies .

perversity [noun]

the intentional deviation from what is considered right or good

Ex: The company 's decision to use environmentally harmful materials showed a certain perversity .

paradox [noun]

a logically contradictory statement that might actually be true

Ex: It ’s a paradox that standing is more tiring than walking , even though walking requires more movement .

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