ACT Reading Vocabulary-Set #3 (Harpster)

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Inevitable (adjective)

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certain to happen; unavoidable

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Minute (adjective)

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extremely small (pronounced MY-noot)

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Hardship (noun)

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severe suffering or deprivation

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Justify (verb)

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1. show or prove to be right or reasonable* 2. be a good reason for

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Latent (adjective)

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existing but not yet developed or obvious; hidden; concealed

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Apathy (noun)

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lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

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Ambiguous (adjective)

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open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning

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Candid (adjective)

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truthful and straightforward; frank

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Diligent (adjective)

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having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties

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Eloquent (adjective)

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fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing