This helpful book for college-bound students presents and defines more than 250 words that appear in the verbal portions of the ACT exam. Also included are real test taker's anecdotes, memory tips, review exercises, and an alphabetical word index. Lessons provide numerous illustrative sentences using vocabulary relevant to the ACT English, Reading, and Writing tests. College-bound students who successfully complete the book's exercises and master these words will expand their lifelong vocabulary, enrich their essay writing and speaking, and improve their chances for acceptance at the colleges of their choice.