Tricky Testing Vocabulary

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most likely

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A term often used to indicate the highest probability of an event or outcome.

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author's purpose

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The reason why an author writes a text: to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.

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organize

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To arrange or put in order.

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central idea

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The main point or message that the author wants to communicate.

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predict

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To say what will happen in the future, based on evidence or knowledge.

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describe

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To give an account of something by giving details of its characteristics.

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conflict

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A struggle or clash between opposing characters, forces, or emotions.

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resolved

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The conclusion or solution to a conflict or problem.

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conclude

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To bring something to an end or to reach a decision or judgment.

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infer

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To deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.