Due Monday, January 28
Provide the definition of the following
words. Include the dictionary definition and a translation of the
dictionary definition into your own words. Write an original sentence
for each. Post one sentence as a comment. Please type your work.
- condescending
- contemptuous
- despotic
- dictatorial
- disdain
- haughty
- imperious
- patronizing
"No you cannot go ice skating with your friends," said my mother, in her ever condescending tone, as she lectured me on how my friends from back home aren't good enough.
ReplyDeleteHer banning of all sizzling strips of savory meat on Sundays was a despotic step towards total bacon tyranny.
ReplyDeleteI contemptuously did homework during the weekend.
ReplyDeleteThe designers are despotic control freaks, while the magazine journalists are sweet and uplifting.
ReplyDeleteThe intelligent student had a haughty personality when he received the highest score on a test.
ReplyDeleteThere was a patronizing tone in my voice as I explained once again to my little sister how to do the task.
ReplyDeleteHaughty feelings overwhelmed the minds of the young boys after getting away with the act numerous times.
ReplyDelete~TIna Jacobs
My sister can be imperious when she tries to make me drive her and her friends around.
ReplyDeleteThe author’s condescending tone alienated readers from her novel.
ReplyDeleteI tried not to be patronizing as I slowly explained the situation to my sister, unfortunately I failed.
ReplyDeletePoodles always seem to give off a haughty vibe.
ReplyDeleteThe teacher's imperious manner told the students they better get their act together.
ReplyDeleteThe beautiful princess showed a contemptuous attitude to the handsome but arrogant prince.
ReplyDeleteThe actresses haughty attitude isolated her from the rest of her co-stars.
ReplyDeleteThere were contemptuous comments being made about the referee after he called off the game winning shot.
ReplyDelete-Jack Powell
She glanced in the mirror to quickly confirm that her ruby red lipstick was intact and haughtily strutted down the carpet in her stiletto heels.
ReplyDeleteRalph became hall monitor today, which gave him an almost dictatorial power over the rest of the students.
ReplyDelete-Lizzy Coryell
People in downtown Portland oftentimes have a haughty personality.
ReplyDeleteThe woman gave the eating man a contemptuous stare due to his lack of silverware, and manners.
ReplyDeleteShe spoke with a condescending tone that made me want to give her a roundhouse kick to the head.
ReplyDelete-Shelby Ellis
To some, Kline takes a despotic control over the class. But this is simply not the case -- he is too bubbly!
ReplyDeleteMy father is usually condescending, but every now and then he breaks his superior appearance and cries the way I do.
ReplyDeleteDaniel looked upon Shelby and I with utter disdain while we giggled over One Direction pictures at lunch.
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