showing strong scorn
She gave him a contemptuous look before leaving.
Vocabulary like contemptuous appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
obvious; obvious to the eye or mind
component; one of the individual parts of a composite entity
hold back; hold back
restriction; the state of being physically constrained
build; make by combining materials and parts
use; eat or drink immoderately
infection; any disease easily transmitted by contact
strong disrespect or dislike
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