obese -
Extremely fat in a way that is dangerous for health
The WHO says that obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally, with at least 2.8 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese.
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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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tingle -
A slight prickling or stinging sensation
The jolt of static electricity sent a tingle along Seth's arm that made his hair stand on end.
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waddle -
To walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion
The penguins waddled, taking a whole day to travel one mile.
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flabby -
Uncomplimentary description of loose flesh that sags, droops or flaps.
Jane bought exercise weights to tighten up her flabby arm muscles, but the cat thought they were head rests.
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clutch -
To grasp or seize (something) tightly or eagerly
Babies will often clutch their parents' fingers as part of a bonding ritual.
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numb -
Being unable to feel something, physically or emotionally.
When Bill's wife told him she wanted a divorce, for quite a while he just felt numb, and couldn't respond.
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plump -
Having a full rounded shape
The fruit was very plump, and when Jim bit into it, the juice ran down the sides of his mouth - and it was as delicious as he had expected.
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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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throb -
To steadily alternative between a large and small size
Bill saw on the monitor that his heart was throbbing with a regular rhythm.
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shrug -
To raise one's shoulders slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference
When Bruce's self-published book only sold 10 copies, he shrugged his shoulders and said, 'Mayber I'll do better with my next book.'
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pucker -
To pull the sides of something, such as skin or cloth together so that folds or wrinkles are formed.
Alice puckered her lips after taking a bite of the sour lemon.
