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horsing
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importunate
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jading
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memorable
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nit
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nit-picking(severe, harsh, cross, critical, contrary)
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nitpicking(critical, dissatisfied, unfavorable, disapproving, disparaging)
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peevish(severe, cross, contrary)
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pettifogging
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petulant(severe, cross, contrary)
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