Day 3

plausible: seemingly valid or acceptable; credible

My mom's desires for me to get a higher education became very plausible when she told me that I could go to the University of my choice after she told me she didn't want to leave home. Her words made her desires credible and I was able to see that my mom truly wanted what was best for me.

substantiated: supported with proof or evidence; verified

In November, my brother and sister in law, and my sister and brother in law were all going to find out what their baby's sex was going to be. My mom was convinced that my sister was going to have a boy and my sister in law was going to have a girl. When they found out that they would BOTH be having boys, my mom thought my brother was joking around like he always was, but his claim was substantiated when he showed us the ultrasound. It was then clear that he and my sister in law were ALSO having a boy.

vindicated: freed from blame

Growing up, my favorite part of getting in trouble for something I didn't do was when my siblings were caught in a lie and I was vindicated. It was the best feeling for me to see my parents admit that they were wrong and that I was right the whole time that they were scorning me and I was telling them that I didn't do anything. It was nice being vindicated because then I was no longer blamed and the correct person was.

condescending: treating people as weak or inferior

At times I may be perceived as condescending because I like to do things myself and don't really look for people's help. My mom always tells me that this makes it seem as if I think that I'm better than everyone else, but in all actuality, I just like doing things for myself.

contemptuous: feeling hatred; scornful

As I was reading Nicholas Sparks' novel, Dear John, I found myself feeling contemptuous of one of the main characters, Savannah when she ended her relationship with John when they were clearly still in love. It didn't help my hatred for her decrease when she ended up marrying Tom and still wanting to be with John even when Tom was dying in the hospital!

haughty: arrogant; vainly proud

I can honestly say that I dislike people that are haughty. I can't stand it when people think that they're better than anyone else and start acting in such an arrogant manner.

futile: having no useful purpose; pointless

I have developed my own beliefs as I've grown up. I've learned from what I've experienced and the beliefs I have now will probably never change. Therefore, I find it completely futile when people around me try to convince me that they're beliefs are right and mine are wrong. It's pointless for them to even try to convince me because I'm not going to change my mind about my personal beliefs.