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Umiejętności Słowne SAT 1 - Lekcja 29

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to redeem
to redeem
[Czasownik]

to clear a debt by making a payment

wykupić, spłacić

wykupić, spłacić

Ex: After years of hard work, she finally had enough money to redeem her mortgage. 
redemption
redemption
[Rzeczownik]

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

odkupienie, zbawienie

odkupienie, zbawienie

Ex: The theme of redemption runs deep in many religious texts, highlighting the transformative power of faith. 
atrocious
atrocious
[przymiotnik]

extremely bad or unacceptable in quality or nature

potworny, okropny

potworny, okropny

Ex: I can't believe how atrocious this translation is; it barely resembles the original text. 
atrocity
atrocity
[Rzeczownik]

an extremely brutal act, especially in war

okrucieństwo, barbarzyństwo

okrucieństwo, barbarzyństwo

Ex: After the war ended, several leaders were put on trial for the atrocities they had sanctioned. 
foppish
foppish
[przymiotnik]

excessively concerned with looking stylish or fashionable

dandysowaty, przesadnie elegancki

dandysowaty, przesadnie elegancki

Ex: Oliver always stood out in a crowd with his foppish shoes and perfectly tailored suits. 
maternal
maternal
[przymiotnik]

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

macierzyński, macierzyński

macierzyński, macierzyński

Ex: Her maternal instincts kicked in as soon as she held the baby. 
matriarch
matriarch
[Rzeczownik]

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

matriarcha, kobieta głowa rodziny

matriarcha, kobieta głowa rodziny

Ex: As the matriarch of the family, Grandma Helen had the final say on all major decisions. 
matricide
matricide
[Rzeczownik]

the act of killing one's own mother

matricyd, zabójstwo własnej matki

matricyd, zabójstwo własnej matki

Ex: Police arrested the young man on suspicion of matricide after they found evidence pointing to his involvement. 
illuminant
illuminant
[Rzeczownik]

an object or substance that provides light

źródło światła, oświetlenie

źródło światła, oświetlenie

Ex: Solar-powered lanterns are modern illuminants that are both sustainable and portable. 
to illuminate
to illuminate
[Czasownik]

to provide light to something, making it brighter

oświetlać, iluminować

oświetlać, iluminować

Ex: The lanterns beautifully illuminate the garden path at night. 
to illumine
to illumine
[Czasownik]

to brighten an area

oświetlać, rozjaśniać

oświetlać, rozjaśniać

Ex: The full moon illumined the countryside, casting long shadows on the ground. 
egocentric
egocentric
[przymiotnik]

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

egocentryczny, skoncentrowany na sobie

egocentryczny, skoncentrowany na sobie

Ex: Her egocentric attitude often prevented her from seeing others' points of view. 
egoism
egoism
[Rzeczownik]

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

egoizm, samolubstwo

egoizm, samolubstwo

Ex: Her egoism led her to take credit for others' work. 
egoist
egoist
[Rzeczownik]

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

egoista

egoista

Ex: While Jenny was generous and thoughtful, her brother was a clear egoist, always putting his needs before anyone else's. 
egotism
egotism
[Rzeczownik]

the tendency to talk or think excessively about oneself

egotyzm, samouwielbienie

egotyzm, samouwielbienie

Ex: Mark's constant talk about his achievements was a clear sign of his egotism. 
egotist
egotist
[Rzeczownik]

someone who talks or thinks about themselves constantly and believes they are superior to others

egotysta, egocentryk

egotysta, egocentryk

Ex: The egotist dominated the conversation, turning every topic back to himself. 
contempt
contempt
[Rzeczownik]

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

pogarda, lekceważenie

pogarda, lekceważenie

Ex: She looked at his suggestion with contempt, dismissing it immediately. 
contemptible
contemptible
[przymiotnik]

deserving strong dislike or disrespect

godny pogardy, nikczemny

godny pogardy, nikczemny

Ex: The way he treated his employees was both shocking and contemptible. 
contemptuous
contemptuous
[przymiotnik]

devoid of respect for someone or something

pogardliwy, lekceważący

pogardliwy, lekceważący

Ex: She gave him a contemptuous look after his rude comment. 
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