2. Copy down the following five vocabulary words and write sample sentences for each.
42. disdain (n)—scorn, snooty disapproval or dislike
i. des- "do the opposite of"
ii. deign "treat as worthy" (FRENCH)
43. chastise (v)—to scold severely or punish; castigate, censure
i. L. castigare "to punish"
44. contempt (n)—total lack of respect; disdain
i. com-with
ii. temnere "to slight, scorn"
45. spurn (v)—to reject
i. spernere "to reject, spurn,"
46. scorn (v)—to disrespect; to reject or dismiss as unworthy
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