ACT Writing Vocabulary

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Engage (verb)

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1. occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention) 2. (engage someone in) cause someone to become involved in (a conversation or discussion) 3. (engage in) participate or become involved in.

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Compose (verb)

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1. write or create 2. constitute, make up (composition, composed of).

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Precede (verb)

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1. come before (something) in time 2. come before in order or position (preceding).

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Analyze (verb)

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examine in detail, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

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Redundant (adjective)

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not or no longer needed or useful.

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Context (noun)

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the circumstances or setting surrounding an event, statement, or idea.

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Thesis (noun)

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a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.

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Cohesion (noun)

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the action or fact of forming a united whole, especially in writing.

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Argument (noun)

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a reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, action, or theory.

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Clarity (noun)

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the quality of being clear and easy to understand.