to quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way; to obtain by argument; to herd. A noisy quarrel. To squabble bicker. a noisy quarrel.

to take such a passage; to quote. A passage taken from a book, article, etc. Portion, section, extract.

broken stone or bricks; ruins. Wreckage

lacking politeness or good manners;

lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude. Surly, ill-tempered

to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly. Fumble for, cast about for.

a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a

very large amount; sudden profit or gain. Windfall

to return, go back. Relapse regress.

an order having the force of law. To issue such an order; to command firmly or forcefully. Proclamation, edict, proclaim.

to float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over or around. Linger, waver, seesaw

applause; enthusiastic praise or

approval. Cheers, acclaim

of or relating to a slave; behaving like or suitable for a slave or a servant, menial; lacking spirit or independence, abjectly submissive. Slavish, groveling.

to work with, work together. Team up, join forces.

a watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention

disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony. Conflicting, argumentative and shrill.

falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond. A person who moves slowly or falls behind. Slowpoke, straggler, sluggish.

to develop gradually; to rise to a higher level. unfold, emerge.

to make impossible, prevent, shut out. Hinder, check, stop.

a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place. Fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion.

a proverb, wise saying. A short statement expressing the truth.

ANTONYM: Courteous, civil, well-mannered.

ANTONYM: work alone

ANTONYM: harmonious, in agreement.

ANTONYM: wither, atrophy, become small

ANTONYM: soar, plunge, dive

ANTONYM: early bird, swift, speedy, prompt

ANTONYM: boos, disapproval, ridicule.

ANTONYM: help, promote, facilitate, assist

ANTONYM: progress, advance, continue

ANTONYM: mastery, overbearing

ANTONYM: agree, concur