argumentative
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So there’s a theory percolating online that if you adopt the qualities of a stone, becoming impassive and bland, then you will repel the argumentative, antagonistic people in your life who are itching for conflict.
From New York Times • May 31, 2024
"He became somewhat argumentative with the defense, and seemed to shirk responsibility for prior inconsistent statements," McQuade said.
From Salon • May 14, 2024
He had a shorter temper and was argumentative with family members in a way he never had been before the crash.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2024
Even a teacher pitched in, assigning the students in her English class an argumentative essay persuading Bacon to come to Payson High.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2024
“But this was not the first call I’ve received about my child, Dr. Cook. Now, Brianna can be argumentative, I’ll be the first to admit that. She unfortunately got it from me.”
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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Vocabulary lists containing argumentative
Common Core Grades 7–8, List 1
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Common Core Grade 6, List 1
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Common Core Grades 9–10, List 1
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