ACT Reading Vocabulary

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Ambiguous (adjective)

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Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.

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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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Exploit (verb)

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1. Make full use of and derive benefit from. 2. Use a situation or person in an unfair or selfish way.

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Dismay (verb)

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Consternation and distress, typically that caused by something unexpected.

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Consternation (noun)

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Feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.

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Flourish (verb)

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To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way.

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Interpret (verb)

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To explain the meaning of information or actions.

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Significant (adjective)

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Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention.

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Context (noun)

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The circumstances or setting surrounding an event or idea.