SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 29

to clear a debt by making a payment

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

extremely bad or unacceptable in quality or nature

an extremely brutal act, especially in war

excessively concerned with looking stylish or fashionable

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

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

the act of killing one's own mother

an object or substance that provides light

to provide light to something, making it brighter

to brighten an area

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

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

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

the tendency to talk or think excessively about oneself

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

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

deserving strong dislike or disrespect

devoid of respect for someone or something