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shame - The emotion experienced when one believes they have done something wrong or inappropriate, often leading to feelings of guilt or disgrace.

Afterwards, he felt a deep sense of shame after lying to his friends about something so important.

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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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lag - To fall behind in progress, performance, or development.

He started to lag behind in the marathon due to exhaustion.

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jest - Speak or act in a joking manner

Malcolm and his friends always jested and shared laughs with each other.

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shock - To cause someone to feel surprised and upset.

He was shocked when he saw that his bank account was negative..

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swindle - Use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions

Criminals have recently been swindling people by pretending to be IRS agents and demanding money.

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maneuver - A strategic or clever action — used to gain an advantage in a situation, especially in politics or negotiations.

The army conducted a large-scale maneuver to test their new defense strategy.

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dab - A small amount of something

Most recipes require just a dab of salt in order to add flavor.

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gaze - A steady intent look

Sheila's heart melted as she locked eyes with her baby's innocent gaze.

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clamor - To shout loudly and insistently.

For several minutes at the end of the concert, the fans clamored for the band to play one more song.

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tingle - A slight prickling or stinging sensation

The jolt of static electricity sent a tingle along Seth's arm that made his hair stand on end.

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slump - A sudden severe or prolonged fall in the price, value, or amount of something

The stock market was experiencing a dramatic slump but would probably recover in the future.