ACT Reading Vocabulary

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Ambiguous (in the context of a sentence)

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It is open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning

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Aloof (During a school reunion, Henry noticed that Michael was aloof.)

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not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

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Exploit (in the context of David and the school's new policy on extra-curricular activities)

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David made full use of and derived benefit from the policy

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Lily's comment about Ava's presentation caused a severe loss in dignity and respect for Ava. This action can be best described as:

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cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for someone or something

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Imagine a situation where Mia, Emma, and Benjamin are walking home from school when suddenly, something bad happens. Which word best describes this situation?

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Something bad befalls them

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Avery, Isla, and James are working on a group project. Their teacher praised them because their presentation was __________.

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logical and consistent

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Burgeon (verb) in the context: "Evelyn's small business started to burgeon after she implemented a new marketing strategy."

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begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish

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Anecdote

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A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

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Depict (in the context of painting Kai)

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show or represent Kai in the painting

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Immerse (in context: David is about to start a new hobby. He decided to immerse himself in it.)

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David is involving himself deeply in his new hobby [or] David is dipping or submerging in his new hobby