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slouch - Stand, move, or sit in a lazy, drooping way

Too many students slouch in their chairs nowadays instead of sitting up straight.

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shiver - (of a person or animal) To shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited

Genevieve was wearing five layers of clothing, yet kept shivering in the December weather.

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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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obese - Extremely fat in a way that is dangerous for health

The WHO says that obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally, with at least 2.8 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese.

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clutch - To grasp or seize (something) tightly or eagerly

Babies will often clutch their parents' fingers as part of a bonding ritual.

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twitch - A short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement

There was a twitch in Sam's eye when a mosquito flew near it.

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sniffles - An act of sniffing because of a cold or crying

His cold was clearing up, but Hank still had the sniffles that made his nose run.

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grasp - To seize and hold firmly

The baby grasped his father's hand in a gesture of affection.

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slurp - To eat or drink something with a loud sloppy sucking noise.

Emery slurped each piece of spaghetti, ruining what was otherwise a quiet dinner.

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flabby - Uncomplimentary description of loose flesh that sags, droops or flaps.

Jane bought exercise weights to tighten up her flabby arm muscles, but the cat thought they were head rests.

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brawny - Physically strong; muscular

After working out for months, Zac seemed to become brawny overnight.

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clad - Clothed

The valiant knight was clad in chain mail armor and a protective helmet.