ACT Reading Vocabulary

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Aloof (adjective)

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not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

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Condescending (adjective)

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having or showing a feeling of superiority

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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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Adhere (verb)

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stick completely to a surface or substance; believe in and follow the practices of

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Engross (verb)

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absorb all the attention or interest of

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Empathy (noun)

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the ability to understand and share the feelings of another

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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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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