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SAT Word Skills 3 - Lesson 24

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SAT Word Skills 3
comparison

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

Ex: The comparison of Italian and Spanish reveals that they share many similar words and grammatical structures .
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comparative
comparative
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Their research provided a comparative perspective on the economic growth of urban versus rural areas .
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comparable
comparable
[Adjective]

having similarities that justify making a comparison

Ex: The nutritional value of the two foods is comparable, but one has fewer calories .
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angelic
angelic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The elderly woman 's kindness and generosity were described as truly angelic by those who knew her .
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archangel
archangel
[noun]

an angel that has a higher rank among others, like Gabriel in Christianity

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ingenue
ingenue
[noun]

a young, innocent, and naive character, often a young woman, in a story or play

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ingenuous
ingenuous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His ingenuous belief in fairy tales persisted well into adulthood .
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to obtrude

to force oneself in a situation in which one is not welcome

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to obstruct

to prevent something or someone from moving forward or progressing smoothly

Ex: To ensure safety , they placed barriers to obstruct access to the construction site .
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admittance

the process of being allowed to enter a place or organization

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admissible
admissible
[Adjective]

allowable, acceptable, or valid, especially in a court of law

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pitiful
pitiful
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The house was in a pitiful condition , with broken windows and overgrown weeds everywhere .
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pitiless
pitiless
[Adjective]

having no sense of mercy

Ex: They endured the pitiless cold without shelter or food.
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pitiable
pitiable
[Adjective]

making one feel sorry for someone or something that seems unworthy of respect or consideration

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sinus
sinus
[noun]

a wide blood channel that lacks the lining of a typical blood vessel

Ex: Damage to a major sinus can lead to severe bleeding .
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sinuous
sinuous
[Adjective]

possessing many curves or moving in a twisting way

Ex: As we drove along the sinuous highway , we marveled at the scenic landscapes .
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sinuosity
sinuosity
[noun]

the ability or condition of having curves or curvy movements

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tutelage
tutelage
[noun]

the action of tutoring an individual

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tutelar
tutelar
[Adjective]

related to a protector or guardian

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tutorship
tutorship
[noun]

the act of teaching one single student, usually by a private teacher

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