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Street Talk 2 - A Closer Look: Lesson 2

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argh
argh
[interjection]

used to express frustration, annoyance, or exasperation

Ex: Argh, I can't believe I missed the last train! 
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gosh
gosh
[interjection]

used to express surprise, amazement, or mild emphasis without swearing

Ex: Gosh, I didn't know you could play the piano so well. 
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to gulp
to gulp
[Verb]

to swallow quickly, often in response to nervousness, fear, or surprise

Ex: She gulped when she saw the exam results, unsure of what to expect. 
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blah
blah
[noun]

pompous or pretentious talk or writing

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blech
blech
[interjection]

used to convey disgust, disdain, or distaste towards something unpleasant or unappealing

Ex: Blech! This medicine tastes awful. 
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boom
boom
[noun]

a deep, prolonged, resonant, or loud sound

Ex: The explosion produced a deafening boom. 
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crash
crash
[noun]

a sudden loud noise caused by objects breaking or hitting each other

Ex: I heard a crash as the vase fell from the shelf. 
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gee
gee
[interjection]

used to express surprise, mild shock, or amazement without swearing

Ex: Gee, that's a big pumpkin. 
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jeez
jeez
[interjection]

used to express frustration, annoyance, surprise, or impatience

Ex: Jeez! I can't believe how fast time flies. 
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kaboom
kaboom
[noun]

a loud explosive sound, often used to mimic an explosion or a sudden, dramatic event

Ex: The thunder rumbled, followed by a deafening kaboom. 
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ow
ow
[interjection]

used to express sudden pain or discomfort

Ex: Ow! I just banged my knee on the table. 
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pew
pew
[interjection]

used to express disgust or aversion towards something that emits a bad smell

Ex: Pew! This leftover food smells like it's gone bad. 
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phew
phew
[interjection]

used to express relief or exhaustion, often after a difficult or challenging situation

Ex: Phew, I'm so glad that difficult exam is over. 
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piuck
piuck
[interjection]

used to express disgust or strong dislike, especially in response to tasting or smelling something awful

Ex: She took a sip of the spoiled milk and immediately spat it out, shouting "Piuck!" 
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to sigh
to sigh
[Verb]

to express or convey emotions, such as relief, sadness, or contentment, by releasing a deep audible breath

Ex: Overwhelmed by exhaustion, she sighed her resignation to the long day ahead. 
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smash
smash
[noun]

a loud, sudden noise caused by something breaking, hitting, or colliding

Ex: The window fell and hit the ground with a loud smash. 
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thwack
thwack
[interjection]

used to represent the sharp, loud sound of something striking a surface, often associated with a firm hit or slap

Ex: He swung the bat—thwack!—the ball soared over the fence. 
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wham
wham
[interjection]

used to represent a sudden, forceful sound, often associated with a heavy impact or collision

Ex: The truck hit the wall with a loud wham, shaking the ground. 
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whew
whew
[interjection]

used to express relief or the release of tension after experiencing stress, anxiety, or physical exertion

Ex: Whew, I finally finished that difficult assignment. 
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whoa
whoa
[interjection]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or excitement

Ex: Whoa, that was unexpected! 
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whoops
whoops
[interjection]

used to acknowledge a small mistake, accident, or mishap

Ex: Whoops, watch your step! 
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whoosh
whoosh
[noun]

a soft, rushing sound, often made by something moving quickly through the air or water

Ex: The whoosh of the train startled everyone. 
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wow
wow
[interjection]

used to express a strong feeling of surprise, wonder, admiration, or amazement

Ex: I can't believe you finished the race so quickly, wow! 
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yikes
yikes
[interjection]

used to express shock, alarm, or apprehension about a situation

Ex: Yikes! You look really pale, are you feeling okay? 
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yipe
yipe
[interjection]

used to express surprise, fear, or excitement, often in response to a sudden shock or unexpected event

Ex: Yipe! I didn’t see that spider crawling on the wall! 
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yuck
yuck
[interjection]

used to express disgust or strong dislike towards something

Ex: Yuck! This milk has gone sour. 
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yum
yum
[interjection]

used to express pleasure or satisfaction related to taste, often in response to something delicious or appetizing

Ex: Yum, this homemade lasagna is amazing! 
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zap
zap
[interjection]

used to represent the sound of a sudden electrical discharge, a quick impact, or a sharp, high-pitched noise

Ex: The electric fence buzzed, and then—zap!—he was shocked. 
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zowie
zowie
[interjection]

used to express surprise, excitement, or enthusiasm, often in response to something impressive or impactful, including a physical attack or intense action

Ex: Zowie! That was the most intense punch I’ve ever seen! 
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