Question

1. how does the writer let us know that despicable may be defined as deserving of scorn? the writer links despicable with admirable. the writer uses the word scornful. the writer says despicable characters are no match for batman. the writer links despicable villains with contemptible criminals. the writer compares the penguin with the riddler. 17. in the passage, a misanthrope is shown to be a person who ______ people. dislikes loves distrusts is kind to tricks 18. in the passage, how does the writer provide a clue to the meaning of vernacular? the writer explains that vernacular has to do with environmental concerns. the writer contrasts vernacular with everyday speech. the writer links vernacular to natty bumppo.

Explanation:

1. The word "despicable" is often associated with negative - worthy of scorn. Linking despicable villains with contemptible criminals implies a connection to something scorned.
2. The root "mis -" often means bad or wrong, and "anthrope" means human. A misanthrope is a person who dislikes people.
3. Without the passage details, it's hard to be certain, but if the writer links vernacular to a character like Natty Bumppo, it can give a clue about its meaning as related to a particular type of language use.

Answer:

1. The writer links despicable villains with contemptible criminals.
2. dislikes
3. The writer links vernacular to Natty Bumppo.