Lesson 3-Words Relating To Feeling Superior

Question 0

Complacent

Answer 0

-Self-satisfied; smug

“Complacence destroys ambition.”

Question 1

Braggart

Answer 1

-one who boasts a great deal

Question 2

Contemptuous

Answer 2

-Lacking respect; scornful

“When rival cliques are contemptuous of each other, there’s going to be trouble.”

Question 3

Disdainful

Answer 3

-Full of bitter scorn and pride; aloof

“The audience showed its disdain by heckling the singer who couldn’t carry a tune.”

Question 4

Haughty

Answer 4

-having great pride in oneself and dislike for others

“Haughty Hana has no use for others; she’s too busy thinking and talking about herself.”

Question 5

Insolent

Answer 5

-boldly disrespectful in speech or behaviour; rude

Question 6

Ostentatious

Answer 6

-having to do with showing-off; pretentious

“My parents prefer staying at a quiet inn by the sea to a glitzy, ostentatious Miami Beach hotel.”

Question 7

Presumptuous

Answer 7

-too forward or bold; overstepping proper bounds

Question 8

Supercilious

Answer 8

-looking down on others; proud and scornful

“While strutting to class with her nose in the air, supercilious Sue notices no one.”