Nelson didn't want to be rude, so he grudgingly accepted the piece of junk mail.
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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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irreconcilable -
So different or conflicting that compromise is not possible.
Their political beliefs were so irreconcilable that they decided to stop discussing politics altogether.
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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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undermine -
To weaken or damage something, especially gradually or secretly; to sabotage or erode the foundation or support.
Constant criticism from a parent or a boss can undermine a person's self-esteem.
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scowl -
To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way
Sam scowled at his boss when he was told he was being fired, but he had enough self control not to be physical.
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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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glower -
To have an angry or sullen look on one's face; scowl
Ron glowered at Ben when Ben criticized the mayor of Ron's home town.
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trivialize -
To make something seem less important or serious than it really is.
It's important not to trivialize learning and understanding, because little that is meaningful can be accomplished without them.
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bicker -
To argue about things that are petty and unimportant.
Kelly and Joe recognized that the first rule of marriage is to save your arguments for the important issues, and not to bicker over unimportant things.
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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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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.
