gloat -
To enjoy thinking about one's own success that came about at the expense of another's misfortune
"You can gloat about your victory now", Johnny shouted at the other football captain, "but next year I assure you we'll beat you badly".
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snub -
Rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully
Renee would always snub people because she didn't feel they were interesting enough to talk to.
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ogle -
To stare at something or someone in a desirous way
Fran felt uncomfortable the way some of the passengers on the subway ogled her diamond necklace.
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alienate -
To make somebody feel that they are a stranger and they do not belong
Because she was the only person from a foreign country in the college, she felt alienated from all their activities.
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indifferent -
Not showing or feeling interest or concern about something.
In the 1700's, the upper classes were generally indifferent to the suffering and hunger of the poor.
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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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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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apathetic -
Showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
She was apathetic toward the outcome of the football game and didn’t even watch it.
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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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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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squabble -
To quarrel noisily over a trivial matter
Calvin and Susie would always squabble over what board game to play.
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offensive -
Unpleasant or disgusting, especially in smell, behavior, or language.
The garbage gave off an offensive odor that filled the entire alleyway.
