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SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 29

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SAT Word Skills 1
to redeem
to redeem
[Verb]

to clear a debt by making a payment

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

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

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

extremely bad or unacceptable in quality or nature

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

an extremely brutal act, especially in war

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

excessively concerned with looking stylish or fashionable

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

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

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

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

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

the act of killing one's own mother

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

an object or substance that provides light

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

to provide light to something, making it brighter

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

to brighten an area

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the tendency to talk or think excessively about oneself

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

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

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

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

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

deserving strong dislike or disrespect

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

devoid of respect for someone or something

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