Word of the day
cavil
1. make petty or unnecessary objections
“they caviled at the cost”
verb
/ˈkæv(ə)l/
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"It's frustrating when clients cavil over minor details, causing unnecessary _____ in the project."
Select three words related to cavil
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- judge
- scrutinize
- agree
- support
- condemn
- accept
Choose the phrase that uses cavil correctly
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Find a word related to cavil
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