You’re so Vain:
Words to Describe a
Know-it-all
Due October 18
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.
1. condescending
2. contemptuous
3. despotic
4. dictatorial
5. disdain
6. haughty
7. imperious
8. patronizing
The teacher uses a condescending tone to belittle his students.
ReplyDeleteA strategy warmly endorsed by both Mr. Sedaris and Mr. Kline.
DeleteThe village was under a despotic rule and needed some serious help.
ReplyDeleteEntering the library in large illiterate parties, the marauders remained contemptuous of the books they burned, angered by the riches the pages kept from them.
ReplyDeleteThe coach's feedback to his quarterback was said in an unfriendly tone, coming off as a bit condescending.
ReplyDeleteIt was a nation ruled by a long line of despotic rulers-each seemed worse than the last.
ReplyDeleteAdam's disdain for Belle was obvious; she returned the favor and acted contempt towards him.
ReplyDeleteLife lessons always seem to be spoken with a patronizing tone.
ReplyDeleteSamantha's life lessons were never spoken without a patronizing tone.
ReplyDeleteAs a young child, my little sister’s bossy, imperious demands often caused me to furiously attack her.
ReplyDeleteMy mom patronizes me when she is unhappy.
ReplyDeleteThe french teacher in David Sedaris's "Me Talk Pretty One Day" is described as despotic; she ruled over the class with an iron fist and loved to terrorize the students.
ReplyDeleteAs the mysterious man walked in the room, the contemptuous look on his face intimidated me.
ReplyDeleteHis comments were offensive and condescending to us.
ReplyDeleteWanting to distance himself from the previous ruler’s despotic ways, he put several new reforms in action.
ReplyDeleteMy imperious partner only let me do the simplistic stuff: he just bossed me around.
ReplyDeleteHe spoke to me with a condescending tone.
ReplyDeleteHe was contemptuous of most of the people at the high school.
ReplyDeleteHitler was a despotic leader Germany.
ReplyDeleteHe was the most intelligent kid in chemistry class but had no lab partner because of his imperious attitude.
ReplyDeleteFor the science show the judges disdained the project that stated the theory that religion and science can come together but that religion overrules sciences concepts.
ReplyDeleteThe immature boy treated my best friend with disdain because she broke his heart by breaking up with him.
ReplyDeleteThe President spoke in a condescending manner towards Congress when they couldn't come to an agreement regarding the government shutdown.
ReplyDeleteMy contemptuous peers decided to argue with the teacher about the usefulness of good rhetorical analysis.
ReplyDeleteSome thought their nation was ruled by a series of despotic rulers, each seemingly worse than the last.
ReplyDeleteThe haughty prince was so busy with his extremely expensive cufflinks that he didn’t notice that sizable hole in the seat of his trousers.
ReplyDeleteMy opponent gave me a patronizing wave as she looked up at me from her second place pedestal.
ReplyDeleteMy mom is contemptuous when it comes to sea food.
ReplyDeleteShe was tired of being patronized by her parents, so she stormed out of the house.
ReplyDeleteI looked at the arrogant adult and glared with disdain.
ReplyDeleteMany people are contemptuous when they read about the government shut down.
ReplyDeleteThe police officer used a condescending tone to intimidate the four teenagers.
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