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Brusque

(adj.) abrupt, blunt, with no formalities

Plaintive

(adj.) expressive of sorrow or woe, melancholy

Archly

(adverb) in a playful or teasing manner

Yammer

*verb* to make a loud, repetitive noise

Pugnacious

adjective eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.

Recumbent

adjective, in a reclining position, lying down, in the posture of one sleeping or resting

Ominous

adjective: threatening

Timid

showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened

Flounce

verb - to go with impatient or impetuous, exaggerated movements

Mollify

verb appease the anger or anxiety of (someone).