rankle - To act in a way that is annoying and irritating.
grovel - To lie or move abjectly on the ground with one's face downward
tangle - To twist together into a confused mass
sneer - To show a crooked smile that expresses dislike, scorn or contempt.
preen - To devote effort to making oneself look attractive and then admire one's appearance
sob - Cry noisily, making loud, convulsive gasps
smattering - A slight superficial knowledge of a language or subject
jalopy - An old car in a dilapidated condition
schmooze - Talk intimately and cozily; gossip
hooligan - A violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang
nip - Pinch, squeeze, or bite sharply
chipper - Marked by or being in sprightly good humor and health