twiddle -
To turn or twist something with the fingers, usually in a casual or nervous way.
He twiddled the pen between his fingers while waiting for the meeting to start.
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smug -
Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Silvio was very smug after winning the election his opponents claimed he would lose.
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sobering -
Serving as a reminder of harsh reality, often reducing excitement or joy.
It was a sobering moment when he realized how much money he had wasted because of his gambling addiction.
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blush -
A reddening of the face as a sign of embarrassment or shame
One of the many emojis available features a smiling face with a blush to indicate receiving flattery.
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pretentious -
Trying to appear more important or clever than you are
During the annual meeting, the CEO gave a long-winded pretentious speech that talked about unrealistic goals, and most people were bored and even fell asleep.
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insular -
Narrow-minded or unwilling to accept new ideas or influences from outside sources.
Growing up in an insular community, she was shocked by the diversity of the big city.
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preen -
To devote effort to making oneself look attractive and then admire one's appearance
Before every job interview, Fritz would preen himself in the mirror to make sure he looked presentable.
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centrality -
The state of being central in location or focus.
The centrality of the town square made it a perfect meeting spot.
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reluctant -
Not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it
They were reluctant to invest in the startup without more solid information.
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prance -
For a horse to move with high springy steps.
In the empty field, the horse pranced to its heart's content.
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Ironic -
Happening in a way that is opposite to what is expected, often in an amusing or thought-provoking manner.
It was ironic that the fire station burned down due to an electrical fault.
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hoard -
To amass money or valued objects and then hide or store it away
If he was going to be a millionaire one day, Pete knew he'd have to start hoarding as much money as possible.
