fractious -
(of a group or organization) difficult to control; unruly
Kaitlin's children were a fractious group that were always fighting in the back seat.
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rebuke -
An expression of sharp disapproval or criticism
After Jimmy embarrassed his family, they all participated in a rebuke of him so that he wouldn't repeat the same mistake.
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pry -
Inquire too closely into a person's private affairs
Sally hated how her little sister would always pry into her personal business.
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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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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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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.
