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comparison

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the process of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things or people

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The comparison between the two books showed many similarities.

A comparison between dolphins and whales shows that both are intelligent marine mammals.

comparative

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relating to or including the evaluation of similarities and differences between two or more things

comparable

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having similarities that justify making a comparison

incomparable

angelic

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having the characteristics of a saint or angel, such as kindness or innocence

ingenuous

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showing simplicity, honesty, or innocence and willing to trust others due to a lack of life experience

disingenuous

to obstruct

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to prevent something or someone from moving forward or progressing smoothly

free

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pitiful

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deserving of sympathy or disappointment due to being in a poor and unsatisfactory condition

pitiless

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having no sense of mercy

sinuous

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possessing many curves or moving in a twisting way

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