ACT Reading Vocabulary

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Compassion (noun)

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Concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.

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Burgeon (verb)

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Begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish.

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Anecdote (noun)

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

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Coherent (adjective)

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Logical and consistent.

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Demean (verb)

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

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Empathy (noun)

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The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

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Eloquent (adjective)

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Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

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Frivolous (adjective)

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Not having any serious purpose or value.

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Impartial (adjective)

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Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.

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Meticulous (adjective)

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Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.