the art or technique of conveying emotions, actions, feelings, etc. by gestures without speech

As I was daydreaming in class, the teacher’s voice continued to _____ on in the background.

to look thoughtfully for a long time

When I heard the front door slam, I took it as an _____ warning that my father was in a bad mood.)

He was a short man with heavy shoulders, a slight potbelly, mean blue eyes, and a _____ expression.)

tending to lessen the merit or reputation of a person or thing; disparaging; depreciatory

to soften in feeling or temper, as a person; pacify; appease

One of the students laughed in _____ at my mistake.)

able or quick to receive knowledge, ideas, etc.

warlike; ready to fight, aggressively hostile

When my husband learned his rival had gotten the promotion he wanted, he was _____.

I admit that I am feeling a great deal of _____ after learning that we have a pop quiz in my worst subject.)

to twist the body about, or squirm, as in pain

lacking in variety, unvarying, repetitious; having very little inflection and pitch when pertaining to speech.

sad; sadness, gloomy

the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried

excessive pride in oneself; self-admiration

Being the _____ fisherman that he was, Jack gave everyone directions to a different fishing hole so that he could bring home the biggest catch.

I _____ you to donate some time tomorrow for our neighborhood clean-up program.

an act or instance of following, obeying, or conforming to

to soften in feeling, temper, or determination; become more mild, compassionate, or forgiving

She tried to _____ innocence, but her eyes were full of mischief instead

Our family decided to _____ electronics for our New Year’s resolution.)

characteristic dress, garb, or outward appearance

The five point assignment was a _____ compared to the fifty point quiz

to steal something in a casual way

Mary’s choice to drop out of high school would later become her most _____ decision

brave, heroic

the freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation