The famous author offered only condescending comments about the work of the amateur writers. What does condescending mean?
Vocabulary Quiz on Attitudes and Emotions

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English
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5th Grade
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Hard

Blessing Oge
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
characterized by a superior manner
worthy of worship
devout or religious
marked by a smooth, lyrical style
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Achilles was contemptuous of his rivals, dragging the body of Hector around Troy. What does contemptuous mean?
somewhat fearful
overcome by embarrassment
earthy and uncomplicated
filled with scorn
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Rhett Butler felt he could no longer tolerate Scarlett’s egocentric neglect of others’ feelings. What does egocentric mean?
self-centered
supportive
distracted
bewildered
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Might an unpretentious person own two or three expensive cars?
Yes
No
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Would an egocentric sports star want to talk about himself and his success?
Yes
No
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Would a pompous individual be quick to tell you that he had been invited to the governor’s inauguration?
Yes
No
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The car salesman made several waspish remarks to browsers, which he later regretted. What does waspish mean?
calm
off-balance
bad-tempered
perplexed
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