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grudgingly - In a reluctant or resentful manner

Nelson didn't want to be rude, so he grudgingly accepted the piece of junk mail.

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pesky - Causing trouble; annoying

Amanda couldn't concentrate on anything while that pesky fly was flying around and bothering her.

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gruff - An impatient, rude, and unfriendly way of speaking

When Professor Barkley's students visited him at his house on his birthday, they could see that behind his usual gruff exterior was a kind and gentle man.

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alienate - To make somebody feel that they are a stranger and they do not belong

Because she was the only person from a foreign country in the college, she felt alienated from all their activities.

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critical - Expressing disapproval or judgment about something.

The father was always critical of his son's behavior, never saying anything positive, and that did not have a good effect on their relationship.

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quibble - To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter

Scarlet couldn't wait until she quit her job as cashier so she could stop having to deal with customers who wanted to quibble about all the little things that bothered them about the store.

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nag - Annoy or irritate (a person) with persistent fault-finding or continuous urging

Sylvia would always nag her husband, saying that he should help with the chores instead of just sitting on the couch all day.

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gossip - Informal conversation or stories, often of a trivial or sensational nature, about others.

Though it only involves words, gossip about other people can cause deep wounds, and injure them socially and psychologically for life.

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poke - To prod or push something with a finger, stick, or other pointed object, often in a light or playful manner.

He poked the stick into the fire to watch the flames flare up.

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quip - Make a witty remark

At the comedy roast, the host quipped about everyone on and off the stage and made everyone laugh.

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huffy - Annoyed or irritated and quick to take offense at petty things

Billy always became huffy at the other drivers on the road, honking his horn constantly.

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quarrel - To dispute or have a conflict with someone, often over a specific issue or topic.

The two friends quarreled over who would take the last slice of pizza, both refusing to give in.