nounπShareSomething done, a deed."an act of goodwill"actioneventachievementessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareActuality."The actuation of the new school policy surprised many parents. "actionbeingessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething done once and for all, as distinguished from a work."The final act of the play was a powerful performance. "actioneventworkessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA product of a legislative body, a statute."The new act requires all students to wear school uniforms. "politicsgovernmentlawessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe process of doing something."He was caught in the act of stealing."actionprocessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA formal or official record of something done."The school board's act regarding student discipline was published in the newsletter. "governmentlawpoliticsessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA division of a theatrical performance."The pivotal moment in the play was in the first scene of the second act."entertainmentculturestageliteratureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA performer or performers in a show."Which act did you prefer? The soloist or the band?"entertainmentartessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny organized activity."The school's fundraising act involved a bake sale and a car wash. "actioneventorganizationworkessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA display of behaviour."The children's playful act of chasing each other across the playground was a joy to watch. "actionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thesis maintained in public, in some English universities, by a candidate for a degree, or to show the proficiency of a student."The student delivered a strong act on Shakespeare's sonnets, demonstrating their knowledge and understanding of the text. "educationachievementliteratureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA display of behaviour meant to deceive."to put on an act"characterattitudeappearanceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo do something."My sister acted quickly to grab the last cookie. "actionbeingfunctionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo do (something); to perform."The student will act quickly and answer the question. "actionentertainmentessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perform a theatrical role."I started acting at the age of eleven in my local theatre."entertainmentartessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a play: to be acted out (well or badly)."The students will act out the scene from Shakespeare's play tomorrow in class. "entertainmentartliteraturestageessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo behave in a certain manner for an indefinite length of time."A dog which acts aggressively is likely to bite."actioncharacteressentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo convey an appearance of being."To impress the new teacher, Sarah acted like she understood everything. "appearanceentertainmentcharacteractionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo do something that causes a change binding on the doer."act on behalf of John"actionlawessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(construed with on or upon) To have an effect (on)."Gravitational force acts on heavy bodies."actionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo play (a role)."The student acted the part of a brave knight in the school play. "entertainmentartliteraturestageactioncharacteressentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo feign."He acted the angry parent, but was secretly amused."actionentertainmentcharacteressentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(construed with on or upon, of a group) To map via a homomorphism to a group of automorphisms (of)."The student group acted on the proposed schedule changes, mapping them to a set of adjustments to the daily timetable. "mathgroupessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move to action; to actuate; to animate."The teacher's inspiring speech acted as a catalyst for the students, motivating them to work harder. "actionfunctionprocessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading