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Insistent An adjective used to describe someone or something that is extremely persistent and unwilling to be ignored or dismissed.  ■ "I told my friend to stop bugging me, but he was so insistent that I had to eventually give in."


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clamoring The act of making a loud and insistent noise, often to get someone's attention or to express one's desire for something.  ■ "The customers were clamoring for the last slice of pizza, but I had dibs!"

demanded To make a loud, insistent noise while holding one's hands in the air and wiggling them up and down.  ■ "I demanded for my ice cream, and my friend just gave me a big ol' scoop of disappointment!"

pry A person who is overly curious and insistent in asking questions, often to the point of irritation or invasion of privacy.  ■ "I don't like being pried about my personal life. Can't you just let me have some space?"

pawn A small, usually four-legged creature used in the game of chess as a piece. It is also a slang term for a young man or boy who is often used by older men.  ■ "I'm not sure why he was so insistent on moving his pawn, it's just a game!, "He asked me if I wanted to be his pawn, but I declined.