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Topic: Emotions

shove

IPA: /ʃʌv/

KK: /ʃʌv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To push someone or something with a strong force.

Example: He had to shove the door open because it was stuck.

noun

Definition: The action of pushing someone or something with force.

Example: He gave the door a shove to open it.

transitive verb

Definition: To push something or someone with force, often in a rough or careless way.

Example: He had to shove the door to get it open.

shrewd

IPA: /ʃruːd/

KK: /ʃrud/

adjective

Definition: Having sharp intelligence and the ability to make good judgments, often in a practical or cunning way.

Example: She made a shrewd investment that paid off well.

shrewder

IPA: /ˈʃruːdər/

KK: /ʃrudər/

adjective

Definition: More clever and able to understand things quickly, especially in a way that helps you make good decisions or avoid mistakes.

Example: She was shrewder than her competitors, always finding the best deals.

shrewdest

IPA: /ˈʃruːdɪst/

KK: /ʃrudɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most clever and able to make good judgments about people or situations.

Example: She is the shrewdest investor in the market, always knowing when to buy and sell.

shrewish

IPA: /ˈʃruːɪʃ/

KK: /ˈʃruːɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is easily annoyed and often complains or criticizes others.

Example: Her shrewish behavior made it difficult for her friends to enjoy their time together.

shrewishly

IPA: /ˈʃruːɪʃli/

KK: /ˈʃruːɪʃli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that is bad-tempered or irritable, often associated with nagging or complaining.

Example: She spoke shrewishly, making it clear she was unhappy with the situation.

shrewishness

IPA: /ˈʃruːɪʃnəs/

KK: /ˈʃruːɪʃnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being easily annoyed or angry, often in a nagging or complaining way.

Example: Her shrewishness made it difficult for her friends to enjoy their time together.

shriek

IPA: /ʃriːk/

KK: /ʃrik/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a loud, high-pitched sound, often because of fear, excitement, or pain.

Example: She let out a shriek when she saw the spider.

noun

Definition: A loud, high-pitched sound made when someone is very scared, excited, or in pain.

Example: The sudden shriek of the child startled everyone in the room.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a loud, high-pitched sound, often because of fear, excitement, or pain.

Example: She let out a shriek when she saw the spider on her desk.

shriekier

IPA: //ˈʃriːkiər//

KK: /ˈʃrikɪər/

adjective

Definition: Having a loud, high-pitched sound that is more intense than usual.

Example: The shriekier the sound, the more it startled the animals.

shriekiest

IPA: //ʃˈriːkiɪst//

KK: /ʃrɪˈkiːst/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is the loudest or most high-pitched in sound, often associated with screaming or yelling.

Example: The shriekiest sound came from the roller coaster as it zoomed down the track.

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