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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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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.

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Divisive - Causing disagreement or hostility between people, tending to disrupt unity or harmony.

The election was fought over the deeply divisive issue of immigration, and people on either side of the issue can't see things from the other point of view.

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aloof - Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

Dwight, aloof as always, would barely communicate with his wife as they contemplated the state of their marriage, even when they were in the most beautiful surroundings.

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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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Innuendo - A remark that suggests something negative, but does not say it directly

During the debate for Mayor, Sam made several negative innuendos about his opponent's inexperience without ever saying the accusations directly.

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leer - 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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Miser - Someone extremely frugal or stingy, often to the point of discomfort or social disapproval.

Everyone knew him as a miser, unwilling to spend a single coin unless absolutely necessary.

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mockery - Teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing

"Saturday Night Live" frequently engages in mockery, especially when it comes to impersonating U.S. presidents.

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testy - Easily irritated; impatient and somewhat bad-tempered

Evan simply asked how Carmen was doing, so he was shocked when she exhibited a testy attitude and yelled at him.

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snub - An act of showing disdain or a lack of cordiality by rebuffing or ignoring someone or something

At school, Emily was often the object of a snub because her classmates always avoided her.

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Bigot - A person who is intolerant toward those with different opinions, beliefs, or lifestyles.

He was labeled a bigot for making offensive comments about immigrants.