groan: to utter a deep moan indicative of pain, grief, or annoyance
boastful: expressing excessive self-pride
hang-glider: a kitelike glider from which a harnessed rider hangs while gliding down from a cliff or hill
prod: to thrust a pointed instrument into
gloat: to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
triumphant: rejoicing for or celebrating victory
malicious: having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone
snatch: to attempt to seize something suddenly
scowl: to exhibit a threatening aspect
breeze: a light gentle wind
sway: to swing slowly and rhythmically back and forth from a base or pivot
hawk: any of numerous diurnal birds of prey belonging to a suborder (Falcones of the order Falconiformes) and including all the smaller members of this group
diurnal: biology : active chiefly in the daytime
twig: a small shoot or branch usually without its leaves
quaver: a tremulous sound
delighted: highly pleased
cork: a usually cork stopper for a bottle or jug
gasp: to catch the breath convulsively and audibly
wham: the loud sound of a hard impact
clutch: to grasp or hold with or as if with the hand or claws usually strongly, tightly, or suddenly
hobble: to move along unsteadily or with difficulty
dart: to throw with a sudden movement
glitter: to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light
nasty: disgustingly filthy
filth: foul or putrid matter
leap: to spring free from or as if from the ground
hover: to hang fluttering in the air or on the wing
soar: to fly aloft or about
aloft: at or to a great height
whoop: to utter a whoop in expression of eagerness, enthusiasm, or enjoyment
stun: to overcome especially with paralyzing astonishment or disbelief
sneer: to smile or laugh with facial contortions that express scorn or contempt
javelin: a slender usually metal shaft at least 260 centimeters long that is thrown for distance in an athletic field event
mingle: to bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity
numb: unable to feel anything in a particular part of your body especially as a result of cold or anesthesia
stride: to move with or as if with long steps
wrench: to move with a violent twist
trot: to proceed briskly
miserable: being in a pitiable state of distress or unhappiness
bewildered: deeply or utterly confused or perplexed
perplexed: filled with uncertainty
burly: strongly and heavily built
clang: to make a loud metallic ringing sound
curse: to use profanely insolent language against
insolent: insultingly contemptuous in speech or conduct
slam: to shut forcibly and noisily
puzzlement: the state of being puzzled
crisp: notably sharp, clean-cut, and clear
peer: to look narrowly or curiously
stern: having a definite hardness or severity of nature or manner
reckon: consider
flank: to be situated at the side of
knuckle: the rounded prominence formed by the ends of the two adjacent bones at a joint —used especially of those at the joints of the fingers
scowl: to contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
overhear: to hear without the speaker's knowledge or intention
dodge: to move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course
loom: to come into sight in enlarged or distorted and indistinct form often as a result of atmospheric conditions
creep: to move along with the body prone and close to the ground
ember: a glowing fragment (as of coal) from a fire
frown: to contract the brow in displeasure or concentration
hiss: to make a sharp sibilant sound
shrill: having or emitting a sharp high-pitched tone or sound
snuffle: to breathe through an obstructed nose with a sniffing sound
squint: of an eye : looking or tending to look obliquely or askance
snout: a long projecting nose (as of a swine)
mend: to put into good shape or working order again
flit: to pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
wink: to gleam or flash intermittently
chicken out: to decide not to do something because one is afraid
sniff: to inhale through the nose especially for smelling
lurk: to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
scurry: to move in or as if in a brisk pace
petrify: to make rigid or inert like stone
squeak: to utter or make a short shrill cry or noise
sprint: to run or go at top speed especially for a short distance
doorpost: an upright piece forming the side of a door opening
gallop: to run fast
tapestry: a heavy handwoven reversible textile used for hangings, curtains, and upholstery and characterized by complicated pictorial designs
pant: to breathe quickly, spasmodically, or in a labored manner
stitch: a local sharp and sudden pain especially in the side
rattle: to make a rapid succession of short sharp noises
cackle: to laugh especially in a harsh or sharp manner
bellow: to shout in a deep voice
duck: to lower the head or body suddenly
slam: to propel, thrust, or produce by or as if by striking hard
shan't: shall not
whoosh: a swift or explosive rush
swift: moving or capable of moving with great speed
rage: violent and uncontrolled anger
tug: to pull hard
quiver: to shake or move with a slight trembling motion
drool: to secrete saliva in anticipation of food
fang: a long sharp tooth
thunderous: making or accompanied by a noise like thunder
grope: to feel about blindly or uncertainly in search
trapdoor: a lifting or sliding door covering an opening (as in a roof, ceiling, or floor)
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