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Word: quibblig

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Characterized by engaging in petty arguments or trivial disputes.

Usage:

1. His quibblig nature often led him into unnecessary conflicts with his peers.
2. She tends to avoid quibblig discussions and focuses on constructive dialogue.

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Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: In a manner reminiscent of quibbling, involving insignificant arguments or technicalities.

Usage:

1. The politician brushed off the allegations quibbligly, without addressing the main concerns.
2. She responded quibbligly to the question, avoiding a clear answer.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A person who frequently engages in quibbling or nitpicking.

Usage:

1. He turned into a quibblig, constantly picking apart every detail of the contract.
2. As a writer, she was careful to avoid coming across as a quibblig in her critiques.

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