Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 8-9) - Body Language and Gestures
Here, you will learn some English words related to Body Language and Gestures that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.
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to wring one's hands
[phrase]
to twist and rub one's hands together out of distress or worry
Ex: The wrung his hands as he waited for his parents to pick him up from school .
to facepalm
[Verb]
to cover one's face with one's hand, particularly the palm, often as an expression of frustration, embarrassment, or disbelief
to writhe
[Verb]
to struggle and make turning and twisting movements in an attempt to break free
Ex: The writhed on the hook , trying to escape before being pulled out of the water .
to blow a raspberry
[phrase]
to make a buzzing or vibrating sound by blowing air through a curled tongue between the lips, often as a sign of playful teasing
Ex: The boy stuck his tongue out blew a raspberry.
to wince
[Verb]
to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain
Ex: The winced as the director criticized his performance in front of the entire cast .
to flutter one's eyelashes
[phrase]
to blink quickly in a way that gets someone's attention, often done to show interest or flirt

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