Word: disdainful
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...disturbed not by Lewis' rejection of this particular petition but by his disdain for the idea that petitions and other written or electronic manifestations of student opinion might have a meaningful impact on University policy. Particularly worrying is Lewis' claim that "petitions are never a good way to deal with issues that have anything to do with limiting choices or expanding requirements--as individuals we would always vote to give ourselves more choices and fewer requirements." Though he has suggested that 877 students coming to his office hours would be a more appropriate way for him to hear student opinion...
Stephen H. Biel, director of undergraduate studies for the concentration, says that when tutors are hired, they are made aware that advising is a major part of their job. Those who disdain one-to-one interaction with students are generally discouraged from applying, he says...
...Postulate 1: Peacock: n. 1. A majestic bird known for its colorful plumes, expression of disdain, and symbolism of the colonial experience 2. (used in HPT country) small genitalia...
...There is a great deal of disdain,and therefore we have to reassert our moral authority. Moral authorityshould not be left for religious leaders alone. As educators, we have anobligation to set the moral tone of the nation...
...candidates' disdain was on display last week as the battle for the nomination began to crackle. The Iowa caucuses are two weeks away, the New Hampshire primary three weeks away. Young Gore and Bradley volunteers are starting to tussle in the streets, and the candidates are tussling onstage. Last Wednesday in Durham, N.H., and on Saturday in Johnston, Iowa, Gore was hammering away at Bradley's health-care plan, as usual, and Bradley was sneering back at him, employing his recent tactic of responding to Gore attacks by pointing out their theatricality. In these instances, though, Gore didn't sigh...