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gaze - Look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought

Ned and Inez gazed into each other's eyes as if they were the only two people on Earth.

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gasp - A convulsive catching of breath

Abe let out a sharp gasp after he had remained underwater for ten seconds.

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ruddy - (of a person's face) having a healthy red color

Prince Harry's ruddy complexion matches his bright red hair.

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sniff - Draw in air audibly through the nose to detect a smell, to stop it from running, or to express contempt

Because of their superior sense of smell, dogs sniff new people and objects to determine more information about them.

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slurp - 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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wheeze - To breathe loudly and with difficulty

Louise would wheeze so much that she had to use her inhaler right away.

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garb - Clothing or dress, especially of a distinctive or special kind

The Amish are known for wearing their distinctive garb, which is a reflection of their old-fashioned values.

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shrug - Raise (one's shoulders) slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference

When Bruce's self-published book only sold 10 copies, he shrugged his shoulders and said, 'Mayber I'll do better with my next book.'

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bloat - To become swollen with fluid or gas.

After eating the large plate of baked beans, Fred felt like his stomach was so bloated that he might float away like a balloon.

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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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squint - Look at someone or something with one or both eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly or as a reaction to strong light

George lost his glasses, so he had to squint to see anything clearly.

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grasp - Seize and hold firmly

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