groan -
To make a deep slow sound in response to pain or annoyance
Liz groaned and rolled her eyes when Jack made an unfunny joke.
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spurt -
To flow out suddenly and forcefully, often in a stream.
Water spurted from the pipe when it broke.
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glow -
A warm or radiant appearance, often referring to a person's healthy or vibrant complexion.
The glow from the fireplace made the room feel cozy and inviting.
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spoof -
Imitate (something) while exaggerating its characteristic features for comic effect
The "Naked Gun" movies spoofed police dramas by including jokes and gags.
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gaze -
Look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought
Ned and Inez gazed into each other's eyes as if they were the only two people on Earth.
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peek -
A quick and typically furtive look
Before the play started, Jake took a peek at the audience sitting in their seats.
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purge -
To get rid of undesirable things
Stalin would purge his government of any people he thought were potentially dangerous to his government.
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shock -
A jarring event that causes surprise, disbelief, or emotional disturbance.
The shock of the market crash left investors scrambling to adjust their portfolios.
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twang -
An accent or voice that identifies the person from being part of a sub-culture
Northerners can identify Southerners and country music singers right away by the unique twang in their voices.
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jeer -
To mock or demean someone with unkind words or remarks.
Emily got up after tripping over a broken tile in the school yard, and she heard Candy and Belinda jeer at her. Their mocking comments were very hurtful.
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holler -
A loud cry or shout
The auctioneer let out an excited holler every time someone bid the price up.
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flex -
Bend (a limb or joint)
Dylan flexed his muscles after his workout to see the progress he had made.
