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alienate
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verb
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To make somebody feel that they are a stranger and they do not belong |
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aloof
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adjective
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Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant |
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apathetic
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adjective
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Showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern. |
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apathy
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noun
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Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern, especially in terms of emotion. |
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begrudge
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verb
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To envy someone else's good fortune |
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bicker
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verb
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To argue about things that are petty and unimportant. |
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brusque
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adjective
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Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner |
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callous
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adjective
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Unkind and without sympathy for the feelings for other people |
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cavalier
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adjective
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Showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or careless. |
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controversial
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adjective
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Relating to topics that people have strong, opposing opinions about, that cause disagreement, debate, or argument. |
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dicker
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verb
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To engage in petty argument or bargaining |
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disrupt
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verb
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To interrupt the normal flow or process of something. |
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dissent
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noun
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An act of expressing opposition or objection. |
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eavesdrop
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verb
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To secretly listen to a conversation without being invited. |
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faction
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noun
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A small, organized group within a larger group, especially one with differing opinions or interests. |
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flak
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noun
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Strong criticism |
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goad
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verb
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To provoke or annoy someone so as to stimulate some action or reaction |
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gossip
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nounverb noun
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Informal conversation or stories, often of a trivial or sensational nature, about others. |
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grudgingly
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adjective
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In a reluctant or resentful manner |
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gruff
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adjective
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An impatient, rude, and unfriendly way of speaking |
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