scrappy -
Determined, argumentative, or pugnacious
Scrappy Doo lived up to his name whenever he would try to start a fight.
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stymie -
To prevent or hinder the progress of something.
When he got very sick, it stymied his plans and ability to study for final exams.
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grab -
To take or seize something quickly or suddenly, often with a strong or swift motion.
He tried to grab the last large piece of pizza before anyone else noticed.
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stonewall -
To delay or block a request or process by being evasive and refusing to cooperate.
The government was accused of stonewalling the investigation into the scandal, making it difficult to find witnesses and evidence.
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unrelenting -
Persistent or continuous, without stopping or diminishing in intensity
The unrelenting heat of the desert made travel nearly impossible.
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forbid -
To strongly oppose or reject something morally or culturally.
The teacher wished he could forbid students from using phones during class, because they're so distracting.
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muzzle -
A device, usually an arrangement of straps or wires, placed over an animal's mouth to prevent the animal from biting, eating, etc.
In addition to a strait jacket, Hannibal Lecter was forced to wear a muzzle so he wouldn't eat people.
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quash -
To reject or void, especially by legal procedure
Once DNA evidence proved Marco innocent, the judge quashed his original conviction.
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inflammatory -
Causing or likely to cause strong emotions, especially anger or hostility.
His inflammatory remarks at the meeting led to a tension in the air that took a while to dissipate.
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nab -
To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal
The police nabbed the person who tried to blow up the World Trade Center 1993, when he went to the car rental to get back his deposit for the van he had blown up.
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eradicate -
To completely destroy or eliminate something harmful or unwanted.
The new policy and laws aim to eradicate corruption from the political system.
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expose -
To uncover or reveal something hidden or secret.
Leaving your skin uncovered in the sun can expose you to harmful UV rays.
