Advanced Academic IELTS Words for "Body Language and Gestures"

to guffaw

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to laugh loudly and heartily, especially when something is very funny

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Despite their attempts to remain composed, they couldn't help but guffaw at the absurdity of the situation.

The unexpected twist in the plot had the moviegoers guffawing in surprise.

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to wring one's hands

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/ɹˈɪŋ wˈʌnz hˈændz/

Collocation

to twist and rub one's hands together out of distress or worry

to pout

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to push out one's lips as an expression of displeasure, anger, or sadness

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to cross one's legs

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/kɹˈɔs wˈʌnz lˈɛɡz/

Collocation

to place one leg over the other, either while sitting or standing

to facepalm

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to cover one's face with one's hand, particularly the palm, often as an expression of frustration, embarrassment, or disbelief

to fidget

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to make small, restless movements or gestures due to nervousness or impatience

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to writhe

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to struggle and make turning and twisting movements in an attempt to break free

to blow a raspberry

phrase

/blˈoʊ ɐ ɹˈæsbɛɹi/

Collocation

to make a buzzing or vibrating sound by blowing air through a curled tongue between the lips, often as a sign of playful teasing

to wince

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to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain

to squirm

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to move in an uncomfortable or restless manner with twisting or contorted motions

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to flutter one's eyelashes

phrase

/flˈʌɾɚ wˈʌnz ˈaɪlæʃᵻz/

Idiom

to blink quickly in a way that gets someone's attention, often done to show interest or flirt

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