Monday, September 18, 2017

Vocab Tree


You’re so Vain:
Words to Describe a Know-it-all
Due September 25

Provide the definition for each of the following words that you don’t know. Even if you think you are familiar with the word, you should check its definition to confirm your understanding. For words you need to define, include the dictionary definition and a translation of the dictionary definition into your own words.

Write an original sentence for each word in the list, whether you need to define it or not. Post one sentence as a comment. Please type your work.

Bonus challenge: Write all your sentences about trees, foliage, or plant life in general.

  1. condescending
  2. contemptuous
  3. despotic
  4. dictatorial
  5. disdain
  6. haughty
  7. imperious
  8. patronizing

46 comments:

  1. The Redwood tree looked down its nose condescendingly at the lowly fern.
    -Kat B. Per 4

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  2. The tall trees look down on the people condescendingly.

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  3. In reality, Lyndon Johnson viewed African-Americans with disdain.

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  4. Invasive species have an imperious presence in ecosystems.
    -Paxton S. Per 5

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  5. The lady dropped her keys condescendingly into the hands of the chauffeur

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  6. With haughty demeanor, General Sherman gawked at the shrubs below its girth.

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  7. If North Korean plants could talk, would they have a dictatorial nature about them? Would there be a Kim Jung Shroom?

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  8. The large despotic weed ruled over the surrounding shrubs, suffocating any that dared to come too close.
    -Dominic S.

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  9. The bullies at school were patronizing me.

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  10. The classmate came to help, yet the patronizing sentiment she had oozed off of her.

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  11. My friend is contemptuous with me because I don’t always agree with her.
    Brooke D Per.4

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  12. The tall red oaks stood tall and powerful in the forest looking down condescendingly onto any of the smaller creatures that also made the forest their home. - Jada Dixon (Period 5)

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  13. The despotic chancellor ordered all her citizens to keep a chia pet in her personage.
    -Evan Dodson, Per. 4

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  14. The elegant rose, who deemed herself as the queen of the garden, spoke condescendingly to the infiltrating dandelion.
    -Nicole Lambert, Per. 5

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  15. Oregon has an extremely contemptuous attitude towards the teenagers who started the Eagle Creek fire.
    -Roxann Barber, Period 5

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  16. When Jaden was asked to plant trees for community service hours, a look of disdain crossed her face knowing that they thought she'd spend her time doing that.
    Sarah Talley, Per 5

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  17. She looked at me contemptuously as I told her she couldn't save all the trees.
    -Brisa lopez, Per.5

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  18. The hikers had a haughty spirit as they trampled through the forest.
    - Camille Slaughter, Per 4

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  19. “The patronizing Lorax hounded the young children as they wandered about the Truffula forest, their giggles and laughter drowning out the calls of the Lorax.”

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  20. Her contemptuousness towards the subject was felt throughout the essay.
    -Mitchell K., Per. 4

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  21. The older man was condescending with his role as the government official. -Rachael Durr, Per. 5

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  22. Nature is a design of which no plant, or animal can look at with disdain because they know that they are one with it.
    -Joel V, Per. 4

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  23. The science teacher was condescending because he believed he was better then everyone else.

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  24. The group kids who got caught were contemptuous of the restaurant by my house after they vandalized it.

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  25. The despotic manager of the restaurant forced everyone to do his job for him as he sat down and watched.

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  26. The leader of the group that was working on a science project told everyone what they had to do in a dictatorial manner.

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  27. Her brow furrowed in disdain as her co-worker laughed at her idea to help improve the business.

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  28. The students haughty personality led him to fail his math test because he didn't feel the need to study.

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  29. The older brother was imperious in giving his little sister commands.

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  30. My classmate had a patronizing attitude when he came to help me with the assignment.

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  31. She grew contemptuous after seeing that her fellow equestrian had already obtained a good supply of blue ribbons on her three year old gelding.

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  32. The squirrels were contemptuous of the trees for not holding onto their nuts until they could gather them.
    Baileigh Luntsford, per. 5

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  33. His constant imperious demands caused his girlfriend to break up with him.

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  34. Not only were they condescending the trees were downright contemptuous toward the smaller plant life.
    Xander Thomas, Per 5

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  35. I have so much disdain for those who steal art and sell it as their own.

    I also have disdain for myself for not posting this comment sooner.

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  36. The teacher cast a condescending glare to the class.

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  37. The geranium looked at the human contemptuously; how dare he put it in such an ugly pot!

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  38. My imperious classmate tries to boss everyone around.

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  39. Mr. Hugh Mungus was looked upon with contempt by his coworkers for slacking on the job.

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  40. The imperious blog thought it could prevent these students from posting, but - through stealth and subterfuge - we have prevailed.

    The evergreen looked condescendingly down at the bare, leafless trees.
    Lillie B, Per 5

    The blackberries were despotic in growth, blocking out sunshine from the other plants.
    Evan S, Per 4

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  41. Jessica had a condescending tone while talking to the customers at work. -Aubree Robins Per 5

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  42. The Queen’s imperious attitude caused many of her subjects to intensely dislike her.

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  43. The rich gentleman looked at the petty thief lying on the ground before him with disdain.

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  44. He continued insulting them haughtily, believing he should be the one in command.

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  45. If he was a braver man, he would call him imperious to his face.

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  46. A haughty tree is a lonely tree.
    -Riley Pundyk Per. 5

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