Exam: TOEFL

Definition: Easily annoyed and quick to speak in a rude or sharp way.

Example: She responded with a snappish remark when I asked her a question.

Definition: In a way that is quick and sharp, often showing irritation or impatience.

Example: She replied snappishly when I asked her to help me.

Definition: The quality of being irritable or quick to respond in a sharp manner.

Example: Her snappishness made it difficult for her friends to approach her when she was upset.

Definition: A quick photograph taken with a small camera, often capturing a moment or scene casually.

Example: She took a snapshot of her friends at the beach.

Definition: To make a low, angry sound while showing teeth, often used by animals, or to speak in a fierce or threatening way.

Example: The dog began to snarl when it saw the stranger approaching.

Definition: A situation that is complicated or difficult to manage, often involving confusion or entanglement.

Example: The project turned into a real snarl when the team couldn't agree on the next steps.

Definition: To speak or make a sound in a way that shows anger or hostility, often in a low, harsh voice.

Example: The dog began to snarl when it felt threatened.

Definition: To make a quick or sudden movement to grab something.

Example: He snatched at the falling book before it hit the ground.

Definition: A quick grab or grasp, often done suddenly; it can also refer to a small piece or fragment of something, like a bit of conversation.

Example: He took a snatch of the conversation as he walked by.

Definition: To quickly take something away from someone or something, often in a sudden or forceful manner.

Example: He tried to snatch the toy from the child's hands.

Definition: Done in a secret or stealthy way, often to avoid being noticed or to catch someone off guard.

Example: The soldiers planned a sneak attack on the enemy camp.

Definition: To move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed.

Example: He tried to sneak out of the house without waking anyone.

Definition: A person who moves quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed or to do something sneaky.

Example: He was known as a sneak because he always tried to avoid getting caught.

Definition: In a way that is secretive or intended to avoid being noticed.

Example: He sneakily took the last cookie from the jar without anyone seeing.

Definition: To make a facial expression that shows scorn or contempt, often by curling the lip.

Example: He couldn't help but sneer at the ridiculous suggestion.

Definition: A facial expression or remark that shows contempt or scorn, often involving a slight raising of one side of the mouth.

Example: She gave a sneer when she heard his ridiculous suggestion.

Definition: To speak or express something in a way that shows contempt or scorn, often with a mocking tone.

Example: He sneered at the idea, making it clear he thought it was foolish.

Definition: Showing a critical or mocking attitude in a way that is meant to belittle someone or something.

Example: His snide remarks made it clear that he didn't respect her opinion.