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Street Talk 2 - A Closer Look: Lesson 2

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Street Talk 2
argh
[interjection]

used to express frustration, annoyance, or exasperation

Ex: Argh, I've been trying to solve this puzzle for hours!
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gosh
[interjection]

*** used to express surprise or give emphasis

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to gulp
[Verb]

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

Ex: He could only gulp when he realized he had forgotten their anniversary .
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blah
[noun]

pompous or pretentious talk or writing

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blech
[interjection]

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

Ex: Blech!
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boom
[noun]

a deep prolonged loud noise

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crash
[noun]

A sudden loud noise made by the collision or impact of objects breaking or hitting each other

Ex: There was a loud crash as the boxes toppled over in the storage room .
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gee
[interjection]

used to express surprise or astonishment

Ex: Gee, thanks for the wonderful gift!
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jeez
[interjection]

used to express surprise or disbelief

Ex: Jeez, I did n't know you could play the guitar so well !
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kaboom
[noun]

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

Ex: The cartoon featured a dramatic kaboom as the rocket exploded .
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ow
[interjection]

used to express sudden pain or discomfort

Ex: Ow!
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pew
[interjection]

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

Ex: Pew!
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phew
[interjection]

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

Ex: Phew, I didn’t know if I was going to finish that in time.
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piuck
[interjection]

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

Ex: The strange-tasting medicine made him gag and exclaim, "Piuck!"
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to sigh
[Verb]

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

Ex: He sighed his frustration as he struggled to understand the complex instructions .
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smash
[interjection]

used to represent the sound of a violent collision, shattering, or destruction

Ex: The baseball crashed through the windowsmash!—sending shards flying everywhere.
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thwack
[interjection]

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

Ex: She slapped the magazine against the tablethwack!—flattening the mosquito.
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wham
[interjection]

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

Ex: The door slammed shut with a deafening wham, echoing through the house .
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whew
[interjection]

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

Ex: I thought I lost my wallet, but it was in my pocket all along.
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whoa
[interjection]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or excitement

Ex: Whoa, that 's unbelievable !
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whoops
[interjection]

used to acknowledge a small mistake, accident, or mishap

Ex: Whoops, I didn't see that bump in the road.
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whoosh
[noun]

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

Ex: She felt a whoosh of air as the elevator ascended .
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wow
[interjection]

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

Ex: Wow, how did you manage to do all of that in one day ?
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yikes
[interjection]

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

Ex: Yikes!
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yipe
[interjection]

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

Ex: Yipe!
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yuck
[interjection]

used to express disgust or strong dislike towards something

Ex: Yuck, this bathroom is so dirty.
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yum
[interjection]

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

Ex: Yum, I love the combination of flavors in this salad .
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zap
[interjection]

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

Ex: He pressed the button and heard a quick zap, signaling the circuit was complete.
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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: He leaped into the air and landed a perfect kickzowie!—the crowd went wild.
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