Disapprobation
[dis-ah-pruh-BAY-shun]
Hint 1. Sentence to give context:
“The cat responded with remarkable disapprobation to being fed dog food.”
Hint 2.
The words approval and approbation sound similar and, in fact, share a common origin (the Latin approbrare means “to regard as good”); the prefix dis means "not."
What is the best definition of disapprobation?
A.
Intent to harm others
B.
A sense of aloofness or disinterestedness
C.
Strong disapproval and condemnation
D.
Irritability or quickness to anger
Hint 1. Sentence to give context:
“The cat responded with remarkable disapprobation to being fed dog food.”
Hint 2.
The words approval and approbation sound similar and, in fact, share a common origin (the Latin approbrare means “to regard as good”); the prefix dis means "not."
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