condescend - SAT Word

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condescend 
  ( SAT Prep - Sample Word )
This word "condescend" often comes up in the SAT. Of the choices below which is the closest in meaning?
frightened
humiliate
tranquil
deafening




Detailed description and alternate definitions of the word 'condescend':
  To deal with people in a patronizingly superior manner.
  To descend to the level of one considered inferior; lower oneself.
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Synonyms of word 'condescend' :
 deign
 lower oneself
 patronize
 stoop
 descend
 patronise


Usage of the word 'condescend' in Sentences :
  condescending what I mean is that it makes great little cars.
  condescending in the way it was depicted, maybe even a little patronizing.
  condescend to accept anything under the three figures?
  They did not even condescend to talk to Congress.
  condescend upon.
  condescends to speak to me; he likes me because I make him feel good about himself.
  The Thunder Emperor does not condescend to mortals, let alone bed them.
  condescend to take any notice of their indiscretion.
  He does not judge me, does n't condescend; he seems comfortable in my presence.
  condescend to tell you why.
  He may be amused by a foreigner as by a monkey, but he will never condescend to study him with any patience.
  condescended to give a nod.
  That is so condescending and will win you many an argument!
  condescend to make a baby laugh if nobody else laughed, or even listened.

Usage of the word 'condescend' in popular media :
Washington Post   —
 jersey shore; any reality show that involves flava flav; celebrity gossip stories that sound like they were written by a first grader; rom-coms that condescend to their audience (which is most of them)..... read more ››





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