The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words: List 3

On the ACT Reading Test, you'll encounter questions that ask you to determine the meanings of common words in context. We've identified 200 high-frequency, multiple-meaning words of the sort that you'll see on the exam. As you practice this list, you'll have to rely on context clues in order to determine each word’s meaning in a particular sentence. Be careful! Several of a word's meanings might show up as answer choices — but only one answer will capture the meaning of the word in the context of the sentence.
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  1. insensible
    barely able to be perceived
  2. relation
    the state or quality of having something in common
  3. foundation
    the basis on which something is grounded
  4. grim
    harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
  5. convert
    change the nature, purpose, or function of something
  6. model
    a representation of something, often on a smaller scale
  7. range
    a variety of different things or activities
  8. value
    the quality that renders something desirable
  9. slack
    not tense or taut
  10. solid
    not soft or yielding to pressure
  11. agitate
    move or cause to move back and forth
  12. address
    the place where a person or organization can be found
  13. delicacy
    the quality of being exquisitely fine in appearance
  14. precipitate
    bring about abruptly
  15. shaft
    a long rod or pole, especially the body of a weapon
  16. assume
    take to be the case or to be true
  17. bond
    a connection that fastens things together
  18. expose
    make visible or apparent
  19. character
    a property that defines the individual nature of something
  20. weigh
    have a certain heft
  21. crash
    break violently or noisily
  22. expression
    the communication of your beliefs or opinions
  23. application
    the action of putting something into operation
  24. deliver
    bring to a destination
  25. represent
    be a delegate or spokesperson for
Created on Thu Dec 17 12:25:13 EST 2020 (updated Thu Dec 17 12:31:22 EST 2020)

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