SAT Word Skills 4 - Lesson 30

the way that two or more people or things are different from each other

a characteristic that distinguishes one thing from another, especially in a biological or philosophical context

different in comparison to something else based on the circumstances

to be something that marks two things or people as completely distinguished or different

to render a plan or action ineffective or unnecessary by doing something before it happens

to exist before a specific event, object, or condition

a strong feeling or sense that something unpleasant is going to happen, often without clear evidence or reason

a strong inner feeling or intuition of a troubling future event

the act of getting rid of something or someone unwanted

having many holes caused by damage or decay

to make fun of someone or something

to constantly move around a gas, air, or liquid inside a closed area

(of a route) longer and more indirect than the most direct course

showing so much energy and persistence and never becoming tired of trying to achieve something

happening at irregular intervals

to violate someone's rights or property

beyond imitation due to being unique and of high quality

(of a difficulty or problem) so severe that it cannot be solved easily