SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 14

a quality that evokes deep emotions, particularly feelings of pity, sorrow, or empathy

a branch of medical science primarily focusing on the study of the causes and effects of disease or injury

a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity

(of a law, regulation, rule, etc.) extremely limiting and strict

severe criticism

not truthful or trustworthy, often engaging in immoral behavior

individually separate and easily identifiable

the power or freedom of making decisions in a particular situation

distinguish

look down on with disdain

a person's untidy or messy appearance, typically their hair or clothing, as if it has not been properly groomed or cared for

to remove one's clothing

subject to torture

capable of being overlooked

an interpretation and thorough explanation of a piece of writing, particularly a religious one

a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will

showing compassion, kindness, and consideration towards others

involved in or related to helping people who are in need to improve their living conditions

make more humane

the state of being carelessly or partially dressed