Competenze Lessicali SAT 1 - lezione 29

to clear a debt by making a payment

redimere, saldare

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

redenzione, salvezza

extremely bad or unacceptable in quality or nature

atroce, orrendo

an extremely brutal act, especially in war

atrocità

excessively concerned with looking stylish or fashionable

affettato, sfarzoso

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

materno

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

matriarca, donna leader

the act of killing one's own mother

matricidio

an object or substance that provides light

illuminante, sorgente di luce

to provide light to something, making it brighter

illuminare, schiarire

to brighten an area

illuminare, brillare

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

egocentrico

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

egoismo

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

egoista

the tendency to talk or think excessively about oneself

egotismo, vanità

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

egotista, egoista

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

disprezzo

deserving strong dislike or disrespect

disprezzabile, ripugnante

devoid of respect for someone or something

sprezzante