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8 ACT GATEWAY WORDS

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  • The teacher used praise SPARINGLY to make it more meaningful when given.
    frequently
    moderately
    generously
    rarely
  • The student's RIGOROUS study schedule included 4 hours of focused work each night.
    demanding
    flexible
    easy-going
    relaxing
  • The SUMPTUOUS feast included several courses of expertly prepared dishes.
    simple
    basic
    lavish
    ordinary
  • The old mansion was RIDDLED with secret passageways and hidden doors.
    designed poorly
    arranged neatly
    decorated beautifully
    filled completely
  • Cell phones have become UBIQUITOUS in modern society.
    everywhere
    unnecessary
    rare
    expensive
  • SUBSEQUENTLY, the team made adjustments to their game plan after reviewing the footage.
    afterward
    simultaneously
    previously
    immediately
  • The terms "happy" and "joyful" are often SYNONYMOUS in everyday usage.
    different
    unrelated
    opposite
    similar
  • She was a STAUNCH supporter of environmental causes throughout her political career.
    loyal
    occasional
    weak
    uncertain
  • The police officer had to SCRUTINIZE the evidence carefully to solve the complex murder case.
    to organize neatly
    to observe casually
    to examine thoroughly
    to store safely
  • The scientist remained SKEPTICAL of the new theory until she saw conclusive evidence.
    accepting
    doubtful
    supportive
    excited
  • The STATIC display hadn't changed in the museum for over 50 years.
    moving
    temporary
    growing
    unchanging
  • Scientists were TENTATIVE about announcing their findings until all tests were complete.
    hesitant
    certain
    confident
    eager
  • The TEDIOUS process of entering data took several hours to complete.
    quick
    boring
    interesting
    exciting
  • The argument over which color to paint the room seemed TRIVIAL compared to bigger issues.
    important
    crucial
    significant
    unimportant
  • The TRANSLUCENT curtains allowed some light to filter through.
    transparent
    dark
    semi-transparent
    opaque
  • There was SUFFICIENT food for everyone at the party, with some leftover.
    limited
    inadequate
    enough
    excessive
  • The UNPRECEDENTED rainfall caused flooding never before seen in the region.
    unheard-of
    normal
    typical
    expected
  • The workers showed SOLIDARITY by standing together during the contract negotiations.
    unity
    confusion
    division
    weakness
  • The STRENUOUS hike up the mountain left everyone exhausted.
    pleasant
    gentle
    difficult
    brief