SAT/TOEFL/GRE Vocabulary Help: Set 20 – Empathy
Words Related to “Empathy”
1. Compassionate
• Connotation: Suggests deep caring and kindness.
• Example: The compassionate nurse comforted the patient with gentle words.
2. Empathetic
• Connotation: Implies a deep, personal understanding of another’s emotional experience.
• Example: Her empathetic nature made her a trusted friend in times of need.
3. Sympathetic
• Connotation: Suggests warmth and support in difficult times.
• Example: He sent a sympathetic note to the family after their loss.
4. Considerate
• Connotation: Implies attentiveness to others’ feelings and needs.
• Example: The considerate host made sure every guest felt welcome.
5. Understanding
• Connotation: Suggests a balanced and informed approach to others’ experiences.
• Example: Her understanding attitude helped resolve conflicts peacefully.
6. Solicitous
• Connotation: Implies active care and a desire to help others.
• Example: The solicitous teacher checked on her students regularly to ensure they were coping well.
Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
1. The nurse was extremely compassionate in comforting patients during difficult times.
CompassionateEmpathetic
Sympathetic
Considerate
2. Her empathetic nature allowed her to truly share and understand her friend’s emotions.
EmpatheticUnderstanding
Solicitous
Compassionate
3. He wrote a sympathetic letter to express his condolences after hearing the tragic news.
SympatheticConsiderate
Solicitous
Empathetic
4. The host was very considerate and made sure all guests felt comfortable at the party.
ConsiderateUnderstanding
Empathetic
Compassionate
5. Her understanding demeanor helped mediate a difficult conversation among friends.
UnderstandingSolicitous
Empathetic
Sympathetic
6. The teacher’s solicitous approach ensured that every student felt cared for and supported.
SolicitousConsiderate
Empathetic
Understanding
Answer Key
1. The nurse was extremely compassionate in comforting patients during difficult times.
2. Her empathetic nature allowed her to truly share and understand her friend\’s emotions.
3. He wrote a sympathetic letter to express his condolences after hearing the tragic news.
4. The host was very considerate and made sure all guests felt comfortable at the party.
5. Her understanding demeanor helped mediate a difficult conversation among friends.
6. The teacher’s solicitous approach ensured that every student felt cared for and supported.
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