"What irks me", Lenny said to himself after trying to call Betty for the 50th time, "is that after our fight Betty never answers my phone calls."
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leer -
To look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious, or lascivious way
Francesca felt very uncomfortable as the strange man leered at her for what seemed like an eternity.
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cavalier -
Showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or careless.
Don’t be so cavalier about other people’s feelings—it comes off as rude.
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nix -
Put an end to; cancel
Once Ed found out that his potential business partner had been arrested for fraud 2 years before, he nixed the scheduled meeting, and he tore up the partnership agreement that he was about to sign.
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neglect -
To fail to care of something or someone properly.
During a mass emergency, it's important for the emergency room staff to remember not to neglect their need to eat and sleep.
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brusque -
Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner
Dave was terrified of his boss, who would always speak to him in a brusque manner that made him feel small.
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haughty -
Arrogantly superior and disdainful
The maids were paid well, but their employer's haughty attitude made them feel worthless.
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dissent -
An act of expressing opposition or objection.
In a free and democartic country, public dissent is allowed, protected, and encouraged.
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tiff -
A petty quarrel, especially one between friends or lovers
Calvin and Susie always had loud tiffs over minor issues.
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snippy -
Curt or sharp, especially in a condescending way
Burt was snippy around his employees, only wanting to know about the issue at hand.
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shoo -
To make a person or animal go away by making noices and waving one's arms at them.
Ashok shooed away the media who kept taking pictures of him.
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nuisance -
A person, thing, or situation that causes annoyance or inconvenience.
It’s such a nuisance when the internet cuts out during a video call.
