deadlock - A situation where opposing sides can't make progress to resolve their differences

ruffle - Disorder or disarrange (someone's hair), typically by running one's hands through it

Concoct - To invent or devise a plan, story, or excuse, often in a clever or dishonest way.

Eradicate - To completely destroy or eliminate something harmful or unwanted.

squabble - Quarrel noisily over a trivial matter

Condemn - To express strong disapproval of something, especially on moral grounds.

Honk - To make a loud, harsh sound emitting from a vehicle or animal.

regale - Entertain or amuse (someone) with talk

flatter - Express excessive compliments about someone, for personal gain.

flinch - Make a quick, nervous movement of the face or body as an instinctive reaction to surprise, fear or pain

unravel - Undo (twisted, knitted, or woven threads)

Galvanize - To stimulate or energize a group or movement to act in unison.