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8 ACT GATEWAY WORDS

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