SMAS Chapter 3 Vocabulary

What does the word "flinch" mean?

• To laugh quietly

• To make a quick, nervous movement

• To speak softly

• To walk slowly

What does the word "squint" mean?

• To close eyes tightly

• To look with eyes partly closed

• To open eyes wide

• To blink rapidly

What does the word "grin" mean?

• To frown deeply

• To smile broadly

• To cry loudly

• To shout angrily

What does the word "snort" mean?

• To breathe loudly through the nose

• To whisper softly

• To sing quietly

• To cough gently

What does the word "shrug" mean?

• To nod the head

• To raise shoulders slightly

• To wave hands

• To stomp feet

What does the word "wince" mean?

• To laugh loudly

• To show a facial expression of pain

• To jump with joy

• To dance happily

What does the word "glance" mean?

• To look quickly

• To stare intently

• To close eyes

• To turn away

What does the word "clench" mean?

• To open wide

• To hold tightly

• To release slowly

• To drop suddenly

What does the word "groan" mean?

• To laugh softly

• To make a deep sound of pain

• To whisper gently

• To sing loudly

What does the word "tense" mean?

• To relax completely

• To become tight or rigid

• To loosen up

• To fall asleep