ACT Vocab
Math Formulas
Math
ACT Misc.
Spelling
100
to make something seem less important
Belittle
100
a2 + b2 = c2
Pythagorean Theorem
100
What is the value of x when 2x + 3 = 3x – 4 ?
7
100
How much time should you allow for each reading passage and it's corresponding 10 questions?
8 minutes
100
strong or fixed dislike
Aversion
200
hiding place; something hidden in a hiding place
Cache
200
(1/2)bh
Area of a Triangle
200
What is the greatest common factor of 42, 126, and 210 ?
42
200
T/F If you do not know an answer, skip it and leave it blank.
False
200
when language is stuffed with high-sounding words
Bombastic
300
happy and cheerful
Blithe
300
2w + 2l
Perimeter of a rectangle
300
In quadrilateral PQRS below, sides PS and QR are parallel for what value of x ?
110o
300
List the 5 sections of the Act test and how much time is allowed for each section. (in order)
Reading: 45
Math: 60
Reading: 35
Science: 35
Writing: 40
300
to leave money or property by a will
Bequeath
400
independent, self-government
Autonomy
400
sin(x) =
cos(x) =
tan(x) =
sin(x) = opposite / hypotenuse
cos(x) = adjacent / hypotenuse
tan(x) = opposite / adjacent
SOHCAHTOA
400
A car averages 27 miles per gallon. If gas costs $4.04 per gallon, how much the gas would cost for this car to travel 2,727 typical miles?
$408.04
400
List 2 items you must bring to the testing site the morning of the test.
ID and Admission Ticket
400
thinking highly of oneself over others
Arrogant
500
discord, harsh sound
Cacophony
500
y = mx +b
Slope Intercept Formula
500
When x = 3 and y = 5, by how much does the value of 3x2 – 2y exceed the value of 2x2 – 3y ?
14
500
Name three things you should do the day and night before the test.
Possible answers: Go to bed early, Eat a good dinner, light exercise, review notes and strategies but do not attempt to cram
500
strikingly off in appearance or style
Bizarre