Kesson 67 Flashcards
Akin to
Similar in spirit/feel
Affinity
A close similarity between two things
Analogy
See similarities that help us understand something
Does not correspond to
Is not equal to / does not match
Equate
Consider as the same
Tantamount to
The equivalent of (normally used in negative contexts)
Interchangeable
So similar that they could be exchanged one for the other
Indistinguishable from
So similar you cannot see the difference
Diverse
Used to show a group is made up of different types of something
Disparate
Used for different types within a group, but emphasizes separation and difference
Divergent
Often used to show contrasting opinions or ideas within a group
Distinct
Used to describe differences where one might be deceived by similarities
Distinctive
Used to describe something that is easy to recognize because it is different
Discrete
Different and separate, not overlapping
Differentiate
To find a difference between