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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 between the two books showed many similarities. 
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comparative
comparative
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The comparative study revealed significant differences in the teaching methods used across various schools. 
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comparable
comparable
[Adjective]

having similarities that justify making a comparison

Ex: The two products are comparable in price and quality 
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angelic
angelic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Her smile had an angelic quality that brought comfort to those around 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: Her ingenuous questions revealed how new she was to the industry. 
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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: The fallen tree obstructed the path, causing a detour for hikers. 
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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 stray dog's pitiful condition broke my heart. 
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pitiless
pitiless
[Adjective]

having no sense of mercy

Ex: The pitiless ruler showed no concern for his people's suffering. 
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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: The surgeon carefully examined the venous sinus during the procedure. 
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sinuous
sinuous
[Adjective]

possessing many curves or moving in a twisting way

Ex: The sinuous path through the forest was filled with vibrant wildflowers. 
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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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