SAT-Wortfähigkeiten 1 - Lektion 29

to clear a debt by making a payment

einlösen

(theology) the act by which one is liberated from sin and shielded from wickedness

Erlösung

extremely bad or unacceptable in quality or nature

abscheulich

an extremely brutal act, especially in war

Gräueltat

excessively concerned with looking stylish or fashionable

eitel

related to or characteristic of a mother and motherhood, especially during and following childbirth

mütterlich

a woman who leads or dominates a family, group, or tribe

Matriarchin

the act of killing one's own mother

Muttertötung

an object or substance that provides light

Lichtquelle

to provide light to something, making it brighter

illuminieren

to brighten an area

beleuchten

thinking only about oneself, not about other people's needs or desires

egozentrisch

the practice of placing one's own needs and desires above those of others

Egoismus

an individual mainly focused on their own interests, often ignoring others' needs

Egoist

the tendency to talk or think excessively about oneself

Egotismus

a person who often talks about themselves due to their high self-importance

Egotist

the disregard and lack of respect for someone or something seen as insignificant or unworthy

Verachtung

deserving strong dislike or disrespect

verachtenswert

devoid of respect for someone or something

verachtend