ACT Math and Assessment - Comparison

Here you will learn some English words related to comparison, such as "relative", "analogous", "chasm", etc. that will help you ace your ACTs.

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$ACT Math and Assessment$

to resemble [verb]

to have a similar appearance or characteristic to someone or something else

Ex: The painting resembled a famous masterpiece , but with slight differences in color .

to simulate [verb]

to match the same qualities as someone or something

Ex: The computer program is designed to simulate various weather conditions for meteorological research .

to liken [verb]

to compare or represent something as similar to something else

Ex: The politician likened the economic situation to a ship navigating through stormy waters .

to vary [verb]

to differ or deviate from a standard or expected condition

Ex: The opinions of the group members varied widely on the proposed solution .

to differentiate [verb]

to recognize the difference present between two people or things

Ex: The two products are clearly differentiated by their packaging and branding .

to distinguish [verb]

to recognize and mentally separate two things, people, etc.

Ex: The expert distinguishes between authentic and counterfeit artworks .

to contrast [verb]

to compare two people or things so that their differences are noticeable

Ex: We are contrasting the pricing strategies of various competitors in the market .

counterpart [noun]

a person or thing that serves a similar purpose or role to another

Ex: The athlete ’s counterpart from another team was just as skilled and competitive .

antithesis [noun]

the direct opposite or contrasting counterpart to something

Ex: Throughout his career , Dostoyevsky explored psychological antitheses like good vs evil , faith vs doubt .

polarity [noun]

the opposition between two opinions, tendencies, etc.

parallel [noun]

a resemblance or comparison between two things

Ex: The teacher discussed the parallel between scientific theories and philosophical concepts .

chasm [noun]

a profound division separating people, beliefs, or viewpoints

Ex: Generational chasms made communication difficult at family gatherings .

incongruity [noun]

lack of harmony, consistency, or compatibility between two or more elements

Ex: The painting 's vibrant colors created an incongruity with its somber subject matter .

diversity [noun]

the presence of a variety of distinct characteristics within a group

Ex: In our garden , the diversity of flowers creates a vibrant tapestry of colors and scents .

distinction [noun]

an obvious difference between two similar or related things or persons

Ex: The distinction of being the first to climb the mountain made him famous in the climbing community .

disparity [noun]

a noticeable and often significant difference or inequality between two or more things

Ex: Leaders aim to address the disparity in access to advanced education programs and job training resources .

divergence [noun]

a difference in interests, views, opinions, etc.

Ex: The family 's religious divergence led to lively dinner table debates .

discrepancy [noun]

a lack of similarity between facts, reports, claims, or other things that are supposed to be alike

Ex: The scientist could n't explain the discrepancy between the experimental results and the theoretical predictions .

inconsistency [noun]

a specific aspect or element characterized by lack of uniformity, regularity, or harmony

Ex: The report pointed out several inconsistencies in the witness testimonies .

identical [adjective]

similar in every detail and totally alike

Ex: The test results for the two samples were identical , confirming their purity .

analogous [adjective]

able to be compared with another thing due to sharing a similar feature, nature, etc.

Ex: The function of a heart in a human body is analogous to the function of a pump in a hydraulic system .

homogeneous [adjective]

composed of things or people of the same or very similar type

Ex: The music festival attracted a homogeneous crowd of rock music enthusiasts .

disproportionate [adjective]

not in proper relation or balance to something else

Ex: The attention given to the minor issue was disproportionate , overshadowing more pressing matters within the company .

jarring [adjective]

conflicting or out of harmony, creating an unpleasant or startling effect

Ex: The graphic violence in the movie was jarring for those expecting a lighthearted comedy .

contrary [adjective]

completely different or opposed in basic qualities or usual behaviors

Ex: Her actions were contrary to what she had promised , leading to confusion and mistrust among her colleagues .

distinct [adjective]

separate and different in a way that is easily recognized

Ex: Each flavor of ice cream has a distinct taste , making it easy to identify even when blindfolded .

disparate [adjective]

not sharing any form of similarity

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relative [adjective]

measured or judged in comparison to something else

Ex: The size of the dog seems small , but it 's relative to its breed .

conflicting [adjective]

showing opposing ideas or opinions that do not agree, causing confusion or disagreement

Ex: The politician 's statements were conflicting , causing confusion among the public regarding their stance on the issue .

incompatible [adjective]

(of two or more things) not able to exist or work together harmoniously due to fundamental differences or contradictions

Ex: The chemical compounds proved to be incompatible when mixed together .

contradictory [adjective]

(of statements, beliefs, facts, etc.) incompatible or opposed to one another, even if not strictly illogical

Ex: The contradictory evidence in the case made it difficult to reach a conclusion .

inconsistent [adjective]

(of two statements, etc.) not agreeing with one another

Ex: Their statements about the project were inconsistent and did not align with each other .

akin [adjective]

having similar characteristics or qualities

Ex: The novel 's themes are akin to those found in classical literature , exploring timeless questions of morality and fate .

ACT Math and Assessment
Math	Arithmetic and Statistics	Geometry	Quantity and Partitives
Economics	Time and Order	Process of Actions	Scholarship and Innovation
Inclusion and Classification	Comparison	Importance	Praise
Evaluation and Criticism	Change	Status	Management of Items