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ACT Exam Literacy - Manual Actions

Here you will learn some English words related to manual actions, such as "wrest", "stroke", "compose", etc. that will help you ace your ACTs.

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Essential Vocabulary for ACT
to scribble

to write hastily or carelessly without giving attention to legibility or form

Ex: In the rush to take notes , he would occasionally scribble the key points , making it challenging to decipher later .
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to annotate

to add notes that explain or comment on something, such as a text, document, or image

Ex: During the book club discussion , members would annotate passages with thoughts and questions .
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to transcribe

to record spoken words, notes, or any information in a written form

Ex: The researcher spent hours transcribing handwritten historical documents into a digital format for archival purposes .
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to compose

to write a literary piece with a lot of consideration

Ex: In the quiet library , she sat down to compose a thoughtful letter to her long-lost friend .
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to wrest
to wrest
[Verb]

to forcibly pull or take something, often from someone's grasp

Ex: The lawyer wrested a confession from the reluctant witness .
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to clutch
to clutch
[Verb]

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

Ex: The detective instinctively clutched the flashlight when they heard an unexpected sound .
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to snatch
to snatch
[Verb]

to quickly take or grab something, often with a sudden motion

Ex: In the market , shoppers rushed to snatch the last items on sale .
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to caress
to caress
[Verb]

to touch in a gentle and loving way

Ex: The elderly couple held hands and softly caressed each other 's fingers .
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to prod
to prod
[Verb]

to jab or poke a person or thing with a finger, stick, or other pointed object to get their attention or make them do something

Ex: The curious child could n't resist the urge to prod the strange object with a stick .
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to pelt
to pelt
[Verb]

to vigorously and continuously throw objects, often with force or intensity

Ex: In the heat of the battle , soldiers were pelted with arrows from the enemy archers .
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to wring
to wring
[Verb]

to press and twist something forcibly

Ex: The child 's constant pulling threatened to wring the stuffed toy out of shape .
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to sketch
to sketch
[Verb]

to produce an elementary and quick drawing of someone or something

Ex: The designer is sketching several ideas for the new logo .
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to etch
to etch
[Verb]

to cut or carve designs or writings on a hard surface, often using acid or a laser beam

Ex: The glass artist etched a beautiful design onto the transparent surface .
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to patch
to patch
[Verb]

to repair by applying a piece of material to cover a hole or damage

Ex: Using a sewing machine , it 's easy to patch small fabric imperfections .
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to interweave

to combine different elements together intricately or harmoniously

Ex: The teacher 's lesson plan interweaves theoretical concepts with practical applications to enhance student understanding .
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to intertwine

to twist or weave together, creating a complex and interconnected structure

Ex: The vines seemed to naturally intertwine, forming a lush and intricate pattern along the garden fence .
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to pluck
to pluck
[Verb]

to gently pull with a quick, sharp motion

Ex: To remove a stray thread , she would pluck it with tweezers .
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to fling
to fling
[Verb]

to throw something forcefully and suddenly, often in a less controlled way

Ex: In a burst of joy , she flings her arms around her friend in a warm hug .
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to thrust
to thrust
[Verb]

to push an object or person with considerable strength and speed

Ex: To clear a path , the construction crew thrust the bulldozer through the dense underbrush .
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to scrub
to scrub
[Verb]

to clean a surface by rubbing it very hard using a brush, etc.

Ex: After a day of gardening , she scrubs her hands to remove soil and stains .
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to stroke
to stroke
[Verb]

to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

Ex: To calm the nervous kitten , the veterinarian gently stroked its back while examining it .
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to yank
to yank
[Verb]

to pull something with a sudden and powerful motion

Ex: Excited by the bite , he yanked the fishing rod to hook the fish .
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to flick
to flick
[Verb]

to move or propel something with a light, quick motion

Ex: The magician flicked his wand , and a shower of sparks erupted from its tip .
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to nudge
to nudge
[Verb]

to gently push or prod someone or something, often to get attention or suggest a course of action

Ex: The dog affectionately nudged its owner 's hand , seeking attention and a possible treat .
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to tweak
to tweak
[Verb]

to give a sharp, quick squeeze or pinch

Ex: As a prank , he sneakily tweaks the back of his friend 's arm , causing laughter in the room .
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to squeeze

to apply pressure with a compressing or constricting motion, typically using the hands

Ex: The chef demonstrated how to squeeze the garlic cloves to extract their flavor for the dish .
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