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CANTANKEROUSLY
cantankerously
(adverb) in a bad mood; “he answered her cantankerously”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
cantankerously (comparative more cantankerously, superlative most cantankerously)
In a cantankerous manner.
Source: Wiktionary
CANTANKEROUS
Can*tan"ker*ous, a.
Definition: Perverse; contentious; ugly; malicious. [Colloq.] -- Can*tan"ker*ous*ly, adv.
– Can*tan"ker*ous*ness, n. The cantankerous old maiden aunt. Theckeray.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TRACE
(verb) follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something; “We must follow closely the economic development is Cuba”; “trace the student’s progress”; “trace one’s ancestry”
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