The man with two faces

twitch: to undergo a brief spasmodic muscular contraction

quiver: to shake or move with a slight trembling motion

treble: a high-pitched or shrill voice, tone, or sound

stuttering: a disorder of vocal communication marked by involuntary disruption or blocking of speech (as by abnormal repetition, prolongation, or stoppage of vocal sounds)

curse: a prayer or invocation for harm or injury to come upon one

nosy: of prying or inquisitive disposition or quality

inquisitive: inclined to ask questions

scurry: to move in or as if in a brisk pace

brisk: quick

tap: to strike lightly especially with a slight sound

blurt: to utter abruptly and impulsively —usually used with out

idly: without much thought, effort or attention

loathe: to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance

flit: to pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another

displease: to incur the disapproval or dislike of especially by annoying

wink: to shut one eye briefly as a signal or in teasing

petrified: overwhelmingly fearful

overwhelming: DJ[ˋəuvəˋhwelmiŋ]

stumble: to walk unsteadily or clumsily

hiss: to make a sharp sibilant sound

vain: having no real value

sear: to burn, scorch, mark, or injure with or as if with sudden application of intense heat

hunch: to thrust or bend (someone or something) over into a humped or crooked position

howl: to emit a loud sustained doleful sound characteristic of members of the dog family

agony: intense pain of mind or body

bewildered: deeply or utterly confused or perplexed

perplexed: filled with uncertainty

screech: to utter a high shrill piercing cry: make an outcry usually in terror or pain

instinct: behavior that is mediated by reactions below the conscious level

wrench: to move with a violent twist

glint: to give off reflection in brilliant flashes

sweetshop: a candy store

dungeon: a dark usually underground prison or vault

alas: used to express unhappiness, pity, or concern

sneak: to go stealthily or furtively

detest: loathe

matron: the chief officer in a women's organization

plead: to argue a case or cause in a court of law

off one's rocker: in a state marked by extreme confusion or mental unsoundness

feast: an elaborate and usually abundant meal often accompanied by a ceremony or entertainment

steamroller: to overwhelm usually by greatly superior force

bustle: to move briskly and often ostentatiously

ostentatious: attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness: overly elaborate or conspicuous: characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation

sniffy: having or expressing a haughty attitude

haughty: blatantly and disdainfully proud: having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior

sidle: to go or move with one side foremost especially in a furtive advance

furtive: done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed

ruddy: used as an intensive

chuck out: to force (someone) to leave

remorse: a gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs

bellow: to shout in a deep voice

chuckle: to laugh inwardly or quietly

inwardly: beneath the surface

fuss: to pay close or undue attention to small details

deck: to clothe in a striking or elegant manner

hush: a silence or calm especially following noise

babble: to talk enthusiastically or excessively

waffle: empty or pretentious words

stamp: to strike or beat forcibly with the bottom of the foot

sicken: to cause revulsion in

revulsion: a sense of utter distaste or repugnance

repugnance: strong dislike, distaste, or antagonism

dish out: to give or dispense freely

dispense: to divide and share out according to a plan: to deal out in portions

hoarse: rough or harsh in sound

nudge: to touch or push gently

applause: marked commendation

commendation: an expression of esteem, respect, affection, or admiration

jot: the least bit

scrape through: to succeed at doing something but just barely

abysmal: immeasurably low or wretched: extremely poor or bad

wizen: to become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality

jostle: to exist in close proximity

squeal: to make a shrill cry or noise

fudge: a soft creamy candy made typically of sugar, milk, butter, and flavoring

furious: exhibiting or goaded by anger

hang back: to be reluctant

Online dictionary used: https://www.merriam-webster.com