Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Vocab? High Five!

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

23 comments:

  1. "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.

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  2. Her banning of all sizzling strips of savory meat on Sundays was a despotic step towards total bacon tyranny.

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  3. I contemptuously did homework during the weekend.

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  4. The designers are despotic control freaks, while the magazine journalists are sweet and uplifting.

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  5. The intelligent student had a haughty personality when he received the highest score on a test.

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  6. There was a patronizing tone in my voice as I explained once again to my little sister how to do the task.

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  7. Haughty feelings overwhelmed the minds of the young boys after getting away with the act numerous times.
    ~TIna Jacobs

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  8. My sister can be imperious when she tries to make me drive her and her friends around.

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  9. The author’s condescending tone alienated readers from her novel.

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  10. I tried not to be patronizing as I slowly explained the situation to my sister, unfortunately I failed.

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  11. Poodles always seem to give off a haughty vibe.

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  12. The teacher's imperious manner told the students they better get their act together.

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  13. The beautiful princess showed a contemptuous attitude to the handsome but arrogant prince.

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  14. The actresses haughty attitude isolated her from the rest of her co-stars.

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  15. There were contemptuous comments being made about the referee after he called off the game winning shot.

    -Jack Powell

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  16. 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.

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  17. Ralph became hall monitor today, which gave him an almost dictatorial power over the rest of the students.
    -Lizzy Coryell

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  18. People in downtown Portland oftentimes have a haughty personality.

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  19. The woman gave the eating man a contemptuous stare due to his lack of silverware, and manners.

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  20. She spoke with a condescending tone that made me want to give her a roundhouse kick to the head.
    -Shelby Ellis

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  21. To some, Kline takes a despotic control over the class. But this is simply not the case -- he is too bubbly!

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  22. My father is usually condescending, but every now and then he breaks his superior appearance and cries the way I do.

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  23. Daniel looked upon Shelby and I with utter disdain while we giggled over One Direction pictures at lunch.

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