English 10 ACT words List 1

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adhere

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(V) stick completely to a surface or substance* [or] believe in and follow the practices of

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aloof

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(ADJ) not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

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ambiguous

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(ADJ) open to more than one interpretation, having a double meaning, or vague

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analyze

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(V) To examine carefully; study closely

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anecdote

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(N) a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

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antagonize

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(V) cause someone to become hostile

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anticipate

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(V) to expect or predict

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apprehensive

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(Adj) anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

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arcane

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(Adj) secret, mysterious

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assert

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(V) state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully