Arrogance
Vocabulary Page
Smirk: to smile but not in a pleasant way. It can be a way of showing that you feel superior to another person.
Example: I wanted to carry the snacks for our class, but the teacher picked someone else, so I couldn’t help but smirk when she dropped the tray.
Suspicious – not sure if a situation can be trusted to be what it seems.
Example: I was suspicious when my dad came home with several shopping bags and went directly up to his bedroom, since the next day was my birthday.
Auspicious – something that is likely to be very favorable or successful in the future.
Example: I thought it was an auspicious sign that my baby brother was born on my birthday because it could mean we would like the same things.
Surmise – guessing at something even though you aren’t sure you know the facts.
Example: I surmised that the tiny gift-wrapped box under the Christmas tree for me was jewelry.