gripe -
To complain about something that is bothering you
Tom griped about his power bill to the utility company because it was three dollars higher than usual.
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flirt -
Behave as though attracted to or trying to attract someone, but for amusement rather than with serious intentions
Erin flirted with Devon, but she had no intention of actually dating him.
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Uncomfortable
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gasp -
A convulsive catching of breath
Abe let out a sharp gasp after he had remained underwater for ten seconds.
noun
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Steal
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leech -
A person who extorts profit from or sponges on others
Joan loved Barry, but because he never worked and just played video games all day, she was concerned that he was just a leech and didn't really love her in return.
verb
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disgrace -
To make people stop respecting you by doing something very bad
The worst part of the scandal for the politician was that he felt disgraced and embarrassed whenever he was in public
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squint -
An act or instance of squinting
Zed's eyes narrowed into a squint because the lights were too bright.
verb
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Wet
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splash -
Cause (liquid) to strike or fall on something in irregular drops
The bartender dropped an ice cubs in the full glass, causing it to splash all over him.
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Unhappy
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yelp -
Utter a short sharp cry of pain or alarm
The football player yelped in pain after spraining his ankle.
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Dislike
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scorn -
Feel or express contempt or derision for
With just a blank expression, Simon was able to scorn the mediocre singer who auditioned for him.
verb
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burp -
To allow air from the stomach to come out through the mouth in a noisy way
After feeding her newborn baby, Janet put him on her shoulder and patted his back until he burped.
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Happy
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jest -
A thing said or done for amusement; a joke
Maddie couldn't stop laughing when she heard Lisa's jest.
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Friendly
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escort -
A person or group who accompanies someone to provide protection, guidance, or company in social engagements.
The military provided an escort for the supply convoy through dangerous territory.
