Ask Sensei | Practice - SAT Vocab Review Unit 5

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When Maya listened to her friend's story about losing a pet, she felt a deep empathy, instantly recalling the sadness she had experienced when her own dog passed away.

As used in the text, what does the word "empathy" most nearly mean?

A. the ability to understand and share another person's feelings

B. a feeling of sorrow for someone's misfortune

C. a lack of concern for others' emotions

D. the act of feeling sorry for oneself