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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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hassle - To harass; pester

The irritating salesman would always hassle Carmen when she was at home, and wouldn't leave even if she insisted on it.

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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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ingratitude - A lack of proper appreciation or thanks for something that was given or done.

She was shocked at her son's ingratitude that after raising him for 20 years, when he moved out he hardly ever called.

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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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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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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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irk - To irritate and annoy someone

"What irks me", Lenny said to himself after trying to call Betty for the 50th time, "is that after our fight Betty never answers my phone calls."

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blunt - Saying exactly what you think without caring about the effect it has on people's feelings.

In marriage, it's crucial to think about the effect of what you say, and not to be too blunt.

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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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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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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.