Reproachful means being very ___ of someone or something especially for not being successful.
apprehensive
acquiescing
critical
detrimental
Reproachful means being very critical of someone or something especially for not being successful.
Is it likely that someone who is original and intelligent does not do very well at school? Should such a learner be called a failure? If not, why not?
What does ‘an albatross around the neck’ mean? Does it mean:
(a) something that you can always be very proud of?
(b) something that you have to do, because you have no choice?
(c) something that is with you all the time, as a reminder that you have done something wrong?