scorn • ful adj., filled with contempt or dislike. The scornful man constantly chased the children out of his yard.

su • pe • ri • or adj., showing a feeling of being better than others. After getting the best score on the science exam, Victoria felt superior to her classmates.

loft • i • ly adv., arrogantly. After the victory, Sarah loftily left the field without shaking hands with the players on the other team.