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Caviling

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criticalnounExtremely important.
carpingnouncomplaining excessively.
pettifoggingnounpettifoggery
nitpickingnoun(figuratively, by extension) A process of finding or pointing out tiny details or errors, particularly if the pointed-out details seem insignificant or irrelevant to all but the finder.
quibblingnounpetty argument

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WordDefinition
pettifoggingnounpettifoggery
quibblingnounpetty argument
criticalnounExtremely important.
carpingnouncomplaining excessively.
nitpickingnoun(figuratively, by extension) A process of finding or pointing out tiny details or errors, particularly if the pointed-out details seem insignificant or irrelevant to all but the finder.
cavilationnounAlternative spelling of cavillation. [The act of cavilling.]
carpnounAny of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae; specifically the common carp, Cyprinus carpio.
calliditynoun(obsolete) craftiness, cunning
cavelnoun(dialectal) A horse's bit.
caddismnouncaddish behaviour
caveloinnounMisspelling of caveolin. [(biochemistry) Any of a family of proteins associated with caveolae membranes]
kevelnoun(nautical) A strong cleat to which large ropes are belayed.
caveatornoun(law) Someone who enters a caveat.
cagelingnoun(uncommon) A bird that is kept confined in a cage.
caveletnounA little cave.
cunctationnoun(obsolete) Delay, hesitation, procrastination.
cavumnoun(anatomy) A recess or hollow.
concavationnounthe state of being concave
cavalierismnounThe practice or principles of cavaliers; cavalier behaviour
cuspingnoun(architecture) A formation of cusps.

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