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Vocabulary words and phrases commonly tested on the reading test
The following is a list of common vocabulary words and phrases that may be tested on the reading test. It is not an exhaustive list, but it can give you an idea of the types of words and phrases you should be familiar with
Word or phrase | Definition |
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Enumerate | To list or itemize |
Allegation | An assertion or claim that is made without proof |
Elucidate | To explain or clarify |
Mitigate | To make less severe or harsh |
Intricate | Complicated or involved |
Compile | To gather and bring together from various sources |
Consolidate | To combine or unite into a single whole |
Contend | To assert or maintain as a position or argument |
Corroborate | To confirm or support with evidence |
Credible | Believable or trustworthy |
Criterion | A standard or principle used for judgment or evaluation |
Data | Facts or figures used as a basis for analysis or interpretation |
Encompass | To include or cover a wide range |
Evaluate | To assess or judge the value or quality of something |
Exemplify | To serve as an example or instance of something |
Foster | To encourage or promote the growth or development of something |
Hypothesis | A supposition or theory that is made as a starting point for further investigation |
Imply | To suggest or hint at something indirectly |
Incorporate | To combine or merge with something else |
Indicate | To point out or show something |
Interpret | To explain or understand the meaning of something |
Justify | To provide a reason or explanation for something |
Objective | Based on facts or reality, rather than on personal feelings or opinions |
Observation | The act of watching or noticing something |
Paraphrase | To restate or rephrase something in a different way |
Perspective | A point of view or angle of looking at something |
Phenomenon | A remarkable or unusual event or occurrence |
Predict | To foretell or forecast something |
Prevalent | Widespread or common |
Procedure | A series of steps or actions taken to achieve a particular result |
Relevance | The relationship or connection of something to the matter at hand |
Resource | A supply or source of something that can be used to meet a need or achieve an end |
Scope | The range or extent of something |
Survey | A systematic examination or investigation of something |
Theory | A supposition or set of ideas that is intended to explain something, especially one that is based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained |
Trend | A general tendency or direction of change |
Undermine | To weaken or damage the foundation or support of something |
Validate | To confirm or verify the truth or validity of something |
Vary | To differ or change in some way |
Verify | To confirm or establish the truth or accuracy of something |
Vocabulary | The body or range of words used by a person or group in a particular context |
Warrant | To justify or provide a reason for something |
Widespread | Prevalent or common over a large area or among many people |