SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 29

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to redeem [verb]

to clear a debt by making a payment

Ex: He redeemed the loan by making the final payment ahead of schedule .

redemption [noun]

(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 .

atrocious [adjective]

extremely bad or unacceptable in quality or nature

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

atrocity [noun]

an extremely brutal act, especially in war

Ex: The international community condemned the atrocity , calling for immediate action to bring the perpetrators to justice .

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.

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 .

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 .

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 .

illuminant [noun]

an object or substance that provides light

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

to illuminate [verb]

to provide light to something, making it brighter

Ex: The streetlights illuminated the dark alley , providing a sense of safety .

to illumine [verb]

to brighten an area

Ex: The chandeliers were designed to illumine the grand hall with a warm glow .

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 .

egoism [noun]

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

Ex: The manager ’s egoism caused friction among the staff .

egoist [noun]

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

Ex:

egotism [noun]

the tendency to talk or think excessively about oneself

Ex: Many celebrities struggle with egotism after years in the spotlight .

egotist [noun]

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

Ex: The egotist in the group insisted on taking credit for every success .

contempt [noun]

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

Ex: The politician ’s contempt for his opponents was clear during the debate .

contemptible [adjective]

deserving strong dislike or disrespect

Ex: The way he treated his employees was both shocking and contemptible .

contemptuous [adjective]

devoid of respect for someone or something

Ex: He made a contemptuous remark about her choice of career .

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