Peter let out an excited squeal when his package arrived in the mail.
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squeak -
A short, high-pitched sound or cry
When he was a kid, Franco loved playing with his rubber ducks that let out a squeak when he squeezed them.
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remark -
Something that you say, giving your opinion about something or stating a fact.
He realized he had make a mistake when he made a remark that she looked as if she had gained weight since the last time they had met.
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muted -
Less loud or strong compared to what is usual.
Esther could have screamed at her 3 year old throwing a tantrum, but she felt she would be more successful trying a more muted response.
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glib -
(of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow
Barry was a glib person who pretended to be interested in other people even though he didn't really care about them.
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crackle -
A sound made up of a rapid succession of slight cracking sounds
The crackle of the fire was the only thing Vic could hear as he camped in the mountains.
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whisper -
To speak very softly, using breath rather than the vocal cords, especially for secrecy or privacy; also a quiet or secret suggestion or rumor.
The employees whispered to each other that the company might be closing
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howl -
To cry out loudly in pain, anger, amusement, etc.
The dog howled loudly at the moon.
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jabber -
To talk rapidly and excitedly but with little sense
Irene jabbered so much that it sounded like she was talking to ten people at once.
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shrill -
(of a voice or sound) high-pitched and piercing
June had to plug her ears to avoid hearing the shrill voices of her screaming children.
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longwinded -
Someone who takes way too long to tell a story or give a speech
Most of the audience tell asleep when the speaker gave a longwinded two hour speech.
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blast -
A sudden, loud explosion or burst of air, sound, or energy.
The factory explosion caused a powerful blast that could be heard for miles.
