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Arrogant
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adj. overbearing; proud; haughty
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His arrogant attitude made it hard for others to warm up to him.
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Braggart
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n. one who boasts a great deal
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Although Tanya is very proud of her talents, she isn't a braggart.
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Complacent
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adj. self-satisfied; smug
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Complacence destroys ambition.
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Contemptuous
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adj. lacking respect; scornful
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Parents should teach tolerance, not breed contempt for people's differences.
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Disdainful
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adj. full of bitter scorn and pride; aloof
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The audience showed its disdain by heckling the singer who couldn't carry a tune.
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Egotistical
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adj. excessively self-absorbed; very conceited
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Nathan is so egotistical; he thinks every girl on campus want to meet him.
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Haughty
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adj. having great pride in oneself and dislike for others
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The folks next door are too haughty for a Ford; they drive only Mercedes and BMWs.
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Insolent
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adj. boldly disrespectful in speech or behavior; rude
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When Ernie told the principal to "bug off," his insolence earned him a suspension from school.
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Narcissistic
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adj. having to do with extreme self-adoration and a feeling of superiority to everyone
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Becky is so narcissistic, she even chooses her friends based on how their looks complement hers.
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