DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT: ACT Reading Vocabulary in Context

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Concentrated

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Gathered together; in a specific area or location.

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Humor (in context)

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Mood; the emotional state or disposition of a person.

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Lycanthropy

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The mythical ability of a human to transform into a wolf or wolf-like creature.

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Epicenter (in context)

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The central point of something, often used to describe the focal point of an event or phenomenon.

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Context clues

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Hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Vocabulary in context

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Understanding the meaning of words based on the surrounding text and situation.

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Inference

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.

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Denotation

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The literal or primary meaning of a word, as opposed to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

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Connotation

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The associated or secondary meaning of a word, which can evoke emotions or ideas.

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Synonym

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.