ACT Reading Vocabulary

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Superlative (adjective)

Back

of the highest quality or degree

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Mere (adjective)

Back

used to emphasize how small or insignificant someone or something is

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Coherent (adjective)

Back

logical and consistent

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Burgeon (verb)

Back

begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish

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Bear (verb)

Back

endure an ordeal or difficulty

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Ambiguous (adjective)

Back

open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning

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Absorb (verb)

Back

take in or soak up (energy, or a liquid or other substance)