Direction: Item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. She has always been disdainful of people who haven't been to college.
Understanding the Question: Finding the Antonym of Disdainful
The question asks us to find the word or group of words that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word "disdainful" in the given sentence:
"She has always been disdainful of people who haven't been to college."
We need to analyze the meaning of "disdainful" in this context and then examine the options provided to find its antonym.
Analyzing the Word 'Disdainful'
The word "disdainful" comes from "disdain," which means the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt. Therefore, "disdainful" means showing contempt or lack of respect; feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect.
In the sentence, being "disdainful" of people who haven't been to college means showing a lack of respect or feeling contempt for them because they haven't attended college.
Evaluating the Options
Let's look at the meaning of each option:
- contemptuous: Expressing contempt or scorn. This is very similar in meaning to "disdainful."
- dismissive: Feeling or showing that something is unworthy of consideration. This is also very similar in meaning to "disdainful."
- scornful: Feeling or expressing contempt or derision. This is another word that is close in meaning to "disdainful."
- respectful: Feeling or showing deference and respect. This means having or showing esteem for someone or something.
Identifying the Opposite Meaning
We are looking for the antonym, the word that means the opposite of "disdainful" (showing contempt or lack of respect).
Comparing the options, "respectful" means showing respect or esteem, which is the direct opposite of showing disdain or contempt.
The other options ("contemptuous," "dismissive," and "scornful") are synonyms or close in meaning to "disdainful."
Conclusion
The word that is opposite in meaning to "disdainful" is "respectful." She is either showing a lack of respect (disdainful) or showing respect (respectful) towards people who haven't been to college.
| Word | Meaning | Relation to Disdainful |
|---|---|---|
| Disdainful | Showing contempt or lack of respect | The target word |
| Contemptuous | Expressing contempt or scorn | Synonym |
| Dismissive | Showing unworthiness of consideration | Synonym |
| Scornful | Expressing contempt or derision | Synonym |
| Respectful | Showing deference and respect | Antonym |
Revision Table: Antonyms and Synonyms
| Word | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Disdainful | Contemptuous, Scornful, Dismissive, Arrogant, Haughty | Respectful, Admiring, Approving, Esteemful, Humble |
| Respectful | Polite, Courteous, Deferential, Admiring | Disdainful, Contemptuous, Rude, Insolent |
Additional Information on Vocabulary Building
Building a strong vocabulary is crucial for understanding and using language effectively, especially for exams. Learning synonyms and antonyms is a great way to expand your word knowledge.
- Synonyms: Words that have similar meanings. Understanding synonyms helps you vary your language and express nuances.
- Antonyms: Words that have opposite meanings. Learning antonyms helps you understand the full spectrum of a word's meaning and its relationships with other words.
- Context: Always try to understand the word in the context of the sentence or passage. The same word can have different meanings depending on how it is used.
- Word Families: Learning root words, prefixes, and suffixes can help you understand the meanings of many related words (e.g., "disdain" is related to "disdainful").
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