Ryan tugged at his jacket to protect himself from the nippy winter weather.
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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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quarrel -
A verbal exchange of hostility, often between individuals or groups.
The quarrel between various groups in the community continued for weeks, with none of the sides backing down.
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disrupt -
To interrupt the normal flow or process of something.
The sound of people screaming at each other outside the school disrupted the teacher’s lecture.
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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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snide -
Making derogatory or mocking comments about someone in an indirect way
Molly had a bad habit of making snide and sarcastic comments about people she didn't like.
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quarrel -
To dispute or have a conflict with someone, often over a specific issue or topic.
The two friends quarreled over who would take the last slice of pizza, both refusing to give in.
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controversial -
Relating to topics that people have strong, opposing opinions about, that cause disagreement, debate, or argument.
The movie received mixed reviews because of its controversial ending.
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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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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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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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goad -
To provoke or annoy someone so as to stimulate some action or reaction
Max was the biggest 8th grader in the school yard, and he would often be aggressive with the other kids, trying to goad them into a fight that he knew he would win.
