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shiver - (of a person or animal) To shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited

Genevieve was wearing five layers of clothing, yet kept shivering in the December weather.

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clench - To contract the muscles of the hand, usually applicable to a firmly closed fist.

After his injections, the tiny baby began to cry and clench his fists in pain and fear.

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gulp - An act of gulping food or drink

Sweating from the heat, Roger took a big gulp of water to cool down.

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spasm - A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement, that is sometimes painful

After strenuous exercise, painful muscle spasms can occur in the body.

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nibble - A small bite of something, usually food.

Jim was on a diet, and he had to be satisfied by just taking a nibble out of some small carrots for lunch.

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chubby - Plump and rounded

Layla's baby boy was chubby for his age, but he would probably lose the weight as he got older.

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pudgy - Slightly fat

Mark's dog Fido loved to eat, and as a result its body was a bit pudgy

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slouch - A lazy, drooping posture or movement

Sitting in a slouch while hunched over a computer is a common problem today.

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twitch - A short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement

There was a twitch in Sam's eye when a mosquito flew near it.

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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 - To seize and hold firmly

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

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husky - Big and strong

Arnold's husky body helped him as a football player.