brag - v. to talk about yourself, your achievements, your family, etc., in a way that shows too much pride

boast - v. to express too much pride in yourself or in something you have, have done, or are connected to in some way

quarrel - n. a reason to disagree with or argue about something

tussle - v. fight

galvanize - v. to cause (a force that is capable of causing change) to become active