dissent -
An act of expressing opposition or objection.
In a free and democartic country, public dissent is allowed, protected, and encouraged.
adjective
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Confused
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convoluted -
An explanation that is presented in a very complicated and difficult way.
The teacher's convoluted answer to the question showed either that he didn't understand the subject, or that he didn't know how to explain things clearly.
verb
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Delay
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procrastinate -
To keep delaying something that must be done, often because it is unpleasant or boring.
They would procrastinate doing their taxes, because they found it such as stressful and boring activity.
adjective
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Bad /
Unfriendly
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pompous -
Affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important
The pompous man refused to speak to anyone who had less money or education than him.
verb
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Aggressive
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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.
adjective
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Hurt
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brutal -
Savagely violent
Lions are known for their brutal behavior against helpless gazelles.
verb
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Hostile
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intimidate -
To frighten or threaten someone, often to make them do something.
The bully tried to intimidate the younger students into giving him their lunch money.
noun
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Old
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relic -
An object, tradition, or system from the past that continues to exist.
During the dig, the archeological team found some relics from thousands of years ago.
adjective
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Dishonest
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bogus -
Not real or genuine - fake or false (used in a disapproving manner when deception has been attempted)
Mr. and Mrs. Smith had suspected all along that the letter offering Oklahoma land for $100 an acre had been totally bogus.
verb
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Hostile
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rankle -
To act in a way that is annoying and irritating.
Drake would get angry when his coworkers would rankle him with ridiculous requests.
adjective
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Nervous
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touchy -
Easily offended or sensitive to criticism or comments.
Be careful what you say—he’s really touchy about his artwork.
verb
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Aggressive
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hamper -
To restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles
Kyle needed to scratch an itch, but he was hampered by the handcuffs on his wrists.
