Brusque (adj) = talking in a direct and unfriendly way
Nurses are expected to be friendly and accommodating, and not brusque and snobbish.
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Contentious (adj) = likely to cause people to argue
Let's try to avoid discussing contentious topic at his dinner party.
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Contumacious (adj) = obstinately disobedient
There are students who are so contumacious that they break every single rule there is.
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Irascible (adj) = easily angered; gets angry easily
Cassandra is so irascible that she tries to stay away from the people who might exasperate her.
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Upbraid (verb) = scold
We were upbraided by Ms. Lewis for not passing our projects on time.
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Accolade (noun) = award or an expression of praise
The movie received numerous accolades from different award giving bodies.
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Adulation (noun) = excessive praise
He enjoys the adulation he receives from his fans.
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Aplomb (noun) = confidence especially during pressure
He was able to deliver his speech with aplomb.
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August (adj) = inspiring respect or admiration
An august leadership is not based on the position but on the things done.
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Complaisant (adj) = willing to please others
Sometimes, a person tries to be complaisant just to avoid being ostracized.
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