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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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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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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tingle -
To experience or cause to experience a slight prickling or stinging sensation
Acupuncture can often cause someone's skin to tingle.
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nibble -
To take small bites out of something.
Pam enjoyed watching her pet bunny as it would nibble on carrots.
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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.
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quiver -
To tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion
When his mother removed his pacifier, the baby's lips began to quiver before he started to cry.
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slouch -
Stand, move, or sit in a lazy, drooping way
Too many students slouch in their chairs nowadays instead of sitting up straight.
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crouch -
To adopt a position where the knees are bent and the upper body is brought forward and down, sometimes to avoid detection or to defend oneself
The soldiers crouched next to the armored vehicle to protect themselves from enemy fire.
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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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swaddle -
To wrap someone, especially a baby, in garments or cloth
Pam swaddled her baby in cloth to keep him warm.
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wink -
An act of closing and opening one eye quickly, typically as a signal
With just a wink of this eye, the celebrity acknowledged his fans cheering him on at the movie premiere.
