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smirks

/smɜːrks/

Meanings
noun
An uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, self-satisfied or scornful

Examples :

"The bully's face was filled with smirks after he tripped the smaller boy in the hallway. "
appearance body character attitude emotion

Related Words

Illustration contemptuous

contemptuous adjective

/kənˈtɛm(p).tju.əs/ /kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs/

Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

"The student gave a contemptuous look at the teacher when he was told to redo his assignment. "

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flickered verb

/ˈflɪkərd/ /ˈflɪkəd/

To burn or shine unsteadily, or with a wavering light.

"The candle flickered in the breeze, almost going out. "

Illustration satisfied

satisfied verb

/ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

To do enough for; to meet the needs of; to fulfill the wishes or requirements of.

"The teacher satisfied the students' needs for extra help by offering extended tutoring sessions. "

Illustration opponent

opponent noun

/ɒpəʊnənt/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

Illustration tripped

tripped verb

/tɹɪpt/

To fall over or stumble over an object as a result of striking it with one's foot

"Be careful not to trip on the tree roots."

Illustration scornful

scornful adjective

/ˈskɔːnfəl/ /ˈskɔɹnfəl/

Showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous.

"The student gave a scornful laugh when the teacher announced a pop quiz. "

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affected verb

/əˈfɛktɪd/

To influence or alter.

"The experience affected me deeply."

Illustration frustration

frustration noun

/fɹʌsˈtɹeɪʃən/

The feeling of annoyance when one's actions are criticized or hindered

"My frustration grew as my teacher kept pointing out my mistakes in front of the class. "

Illustration occasionally

occasionally adverb

/əˈkeɪʒnəli/

On the occasion of something else happening; incidentally, by the way.

"My sister occasionally helps me with my homework. "

Illustration insolent

insolent noun

/ˈɪnsə.lənt/

A person who is insolent.

"The teacher punished the insolent for repeatedly talking back and disrupting the class. "

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announced verb

/əˈnaʊnst/ /əˈnaʊnstɪd/

To give public notice, especially for the first time; to make known

"The teacher announced that there would be no school tomorrow due to the snow. "

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crooked verb

/kɹʊkt/ /ˈkɹʊkɪd/

To bend, or form into a hook.

"He crooked his finger toward me."