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 young man who has not grown up enough to be considered an adult

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

a severe criticism of something or someone

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

to identify or perceive differences between two or more things, people, or ideas

to think of someone as unworthy of respect and attention

having an untidy appearance

to remove one's clothing

to torture someone physically

able to be forgiven

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

an institution or person assigned to make sure all the contents of a will are carried out

showing compassion, kindness, and consideration towards others

showing concern for the well-being of people and acting to improve human welfare

to make more civilized and suitable for people

the state of being clothed only partly or carelessly