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peck
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verb
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To strike or bite something lightly and quickly. |
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pesky
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adjective
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Causing trouble; annoying |
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poke
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verb
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To prod or push something with a finger, stick, or other pointed object, often in a light or playful manner. |
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pry
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verb
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To inquire too closely into a person's private affairs |
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quarrel
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nounverb noun
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A verbal exchange of hostility, often between individuals or groups. |
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quarrel
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nounverb verb
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To dispute or have a conflict with someone, often over a specific issue or topic. |
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quibble
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verb
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To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter |
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quip
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nounverb verb
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Make a witty remark |
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quip
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nounverb noun
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A witty remark |
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rebuff
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verb
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To reject someone in an abrupt and unfriendly manner |
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rebuttal
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noun
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A counterargument or response meant to refute or contradict an opposing argument or claim. |
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relegate
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verb
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To move someone or something to a less important role or status. |
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shoo
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verb
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To make a person or animal go away by making noices and waving one's arms at them. |
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smirk
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noun
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To smile in an uncomplimentary, self-satisfied way. |
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snide
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adjective
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Making derogatory or mocking comments about someone in an indirect way |
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snigger
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verb
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To give a smothered or half-suppressed laugh |
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snippy
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adjective
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Curt or sharp, especially in a condescending way |
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snooty
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adjective
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Showing disapproval or contempt toward others, especially those considered to belong to a lower social class |
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snub
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nounverb noun
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An act of showing disdain or a lack of cordiality by rebuffing or ignoring someone or something |
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snub
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nounverb verb
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Rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully |
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