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| aspect |
expression on the face. [1/4 definitions] |
| birds of a feather |
a group of people who have similar interests, values, opinions, or backgrounds. (from the expression "Birds of a feather flock together.") |
| blank |
without expression, interest, or feeling. [1/6 definitions] |
| boo |
a loud expression of dislike. [1/4 definitions] |
| burst |
a sudden motion, event, or expression of feeling. [1/7 definitions] |
| compliment |
an expression of praise, admiration, or approval. [1/3 definitions] |
| congratulation |
(plural) used as an expression of good wishes or praise. [1/2 definitions] |
| contempt |
the feeling or expression of angry disgust at something wicked, mean, or not worthy. [1/2 definitions] |
| expression |
An expression is an act of telling your thoughts or feelings. [4 definitions] |
| face |
a look or expression on the face that shows feelings. [1/8 definitions] |
| farewell |
an expression of good wishes that is said when people part. [1/2 definitions] |
| gloomy |
If you feel gloomy, you feel somewhat sad or depressed. If someone looks gloomy or has a gloomy expression, you can imagine that they are sad or depressed. [1/2 definitions] |
| hang out |
When you hang out with your friends, you spend time with them in a relaxed way and without really doing much. We use the expression "hang out" when we are talking in an informal way. |
| heaven |
(plural) an expression of surprise. [1/4 definitions] |
| herd |
the common people; most people. The expression "He (or she) follows the herd" means that a person tends to do what everybody else does, like a cow in a herd, and does not think for himself or herself. [1/4 definitions] |
| interjection |
a word or expression that shows strong feeling; exclamation. "Oh no!" and "Oops!" are examples of interjections. |
| interrogative |
a word, phrase, or other expression that is often used to ask a question. "When" is an interrogative in the sentence, "When will they arrive?" [1/2 definitions] |
| laugh |
to express happiness, amusement, ridicule, or other feelings, by making sounds with the mouth and changing the face to an expression like a smile. [1/3 definitions] |
| mph |
"Mph" is an abbreviation for "miles per hour." When we talk about how fast a car or other vehicle is moving, we usually use the expression "miles per hour." If you are traveling at fifty miles per hour, for example, it means that in one hour, you can travel fifty miles. |
| muzzle |
something that holds back or stops free expression. [1/6 definitions] |
| obscure |
not clear in meaning or expression. [1/4 definitions] |
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