Nelson didn't want to be rude, so he grudgingly accepted the piece of junk mail.
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begrudge -
To envy someone else's good fortune
Anne didn't begrudge her younger sister's happiness when attending Sarah's graduation from Medical School.
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gruff -
An impatient, rude, and unfriendly way of speaking
When Professor Barkley's students visited him at his house on his birthday, they could see that behind his usual gruff exterior was a kind and gentle man.
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apathy -
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern, especially in terms of emotion.
Voter apathy can seriously impact the outcome of an election.
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quip -
Make a witty remark
At the comedy roast, the host quipped about everyone on and off the stage and made everyone laugh.
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relegate -
To move someone or something to a less important role or status.
He felt unfairly relegated to simple accounting tasks, despite his superior and varied qualifications and experience.
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hassle -
Irritating inconvenience
Long lines at the airport were always an annoying hassle.
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peck -
To strike or bite something lightly and quickly.
She gave her grandmother a quick peck on the cheek.
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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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standoffish -
Unfriendly or distant in behavior, often seeming cold or aloof.
People often think he's standoffish, but he's just shy around new people.
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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.
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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.
