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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 29

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to redeem
[Verb]

to clear a debt by making a payment

Ex: After years of saving , he finally redeemed the outstanding balance on his credit card .
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(theology) the act by which one is liberated from sin and shielded from wickedness

Ex: Pilgrimages are often undertaken as acts of seeking redemption and spiritual cleansing .
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atrocious
[Adjective]

extremely bad or unacceptable in quality or nature

Ex: The first draft of his essay was atrocious, filled with grammatical errors .
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atrocity
[noun]

an extremely brutal act, especially in war

Ex: The history book detailed many atrocities committed during the war , each story more harrowing than the last .
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foppish
[Adjective]

excessively concerned with looking stylish or fashionable

Ex: His foppish attire, complete with a bright pink cravat, drew many curious glances at the party.
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maternal
[Adjective]

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

Ex: There 's a certain maternal warmth she exudes every time she talks about her newborn .
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matriarch
[noun]

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

Ex: The village respected the matriarch for her decades of leadership and her ability to keep peace among the various families .
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matricide
[noun]

the act of killing one's own mother

Ex: The detective was deeply disturbed , having never before encountered a case of matricide in his lengthy career .
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an object or substance that provides light

Ex: Candles were the primary illuminants before the invention of electric bulbs .
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to provide light to something, making it brighter

Ex: As the sun set , the candles were lit to illuminate the room with a warm glow .
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to brighten an area

Ex: The sunlight streaming through the windows would illumine the entire room .
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egocentric
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The novel 's protagonist is an egocentric artist who only paints self-portraits .
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egoism
[noun]

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

Ex: The novel 's antagonist was driven by sheer egoism, manipulating others for personal benefit .
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egoist
[noun]

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

Ex: In the novel, the egoist protagonist learns the importance of caring for others.
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egotism
[noun]

the tendency to talk or think excessively about oneself

Ex: Many celebrities struggle with egotism after years in the spotlight .
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egotist
[noun]

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

Ex: An egotist often struggles to understand others ' perspectives , focusing primarily on their own viewpoint .
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contempt
[noun]

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

Ex: His actions were filled with contempt for authority .
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contemptible
[Adjective]

deserving strong dislike or disrespect

Ex: Many viewed the theft from the orphanage as a contemptible act .
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contemptuous
[Adjective]

devoid of respect for someone or something

Ex: Her contemptuous laughter made him feel small and insignificant .
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