twinkle -
(of a star or light, or a shiny object) shine with a gleam that varies repeatedly between bright and faint
The star twinkled above Denise like a blinking traffic signal.
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Body
verb
clench -
Contracting muscles, usually applicable to firmly closed fists.
After his injections, the tiny baby began to cry and clench his fists in pain and fear.
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Other
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mortified -
Very embarrassed
Hannah was mortified to learn that the whole school knew about her crush on Jared.
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Inward
noun
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Refuge -
A place of safety or retreat that is well-designed, cultured, and comfortable, offering both peace and style.
After a long week of work, she retreated to cabin that was a quiet refuge, with only simple furniture and located near a lake.
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Sound
adjective
mute -
Being silent
When Betty asked her boss if she could expect a raise in the next year, his mute response implied that the answer was 'No'.
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Sound
nounverb verb
shriek -
Utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement
Wendell shrieked when he found out he was getting his favorite toy for Christmas.
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Other
noun
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brunt -
The worst part or chief impact of a specified thing
When there is a recession, the people on the lowest economic level - the lowest paid and those with little savings - often bear the brunt of the economic downturn.
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Shape
noun
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outskirts -
The outer areas of a city, town, or village, usually less developed or populated.
We got lost while driving through the outskirts of the small town.
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Slow
nounverb verb
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Lag -
To fall behind in progress, performance, or development.
He started to lag behind in the marathon due to exhaustion.
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Sound
nounverb verb
whine -
Give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound
James was sick and tired that Harry would constantly whine about the company they worked for.
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Entice
nounverb verb
lure -
Tempt (a person or an animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward.
The venus fly trap plant uses its beautiful colors to lure insects to their death.
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Light
nounverb verb
glitter -
Shine with a bright, shimmering, reflected light
The glittering holiday lights illuminated everything within a block of it.
