Thanks Guimin, for asking about the following words and how to use them. I will give the most common meanings, but some may have additional meanings that you can find in most dictionaries.
- awe (noun) – a feeling of wonder, amazement or fear. They looked into the sky in awe at the solar eclipse.
- clasp (noun) – a device that holds parts together. She had trouble putting her necklace on because the clasp was so small. (verb) – to take in hands. Mary clasped her son’s hand as they crossed the road.
- clench (verb) – to hold something tightly. Tom clenched his fist in frustration.
- coax (verb) – to influence or urge using flattery. He coaxed her to go out with him by telling her how wonderful he thought that she was.
- compile (verb) – produce a report or a list. Prior to the election, his job was to compile a list of voters.
- dainty (adjective) – something small, delicate and pretty. She always brought a dainty handkerchief with her, whenever she went out.
- devotion (noun) – a deep dedication to a person or a cause. His devotion to his wife was sincere.
- disconcerting (adjective) – meaning upsetting. His rude actions were disconcerting to everyone around him.
- divinely (adverb) relating to God. – His actions were so honest they seemed to be divinely inspired.
- duffel bag (noun) a long tubular bag often made of canvas used to carry personal belongings. When he arrived at the gym he realized that he had forgotten to bring his duffel bag.
- filthy (adjective) – extremely unclean, completely dirty. The filthy dog had been playing in the mud and needed a bath.
- fist (noun) – a closed hand with fingertips touching palms. He was angry and punched the wall with his fist.
- fumble (verb) – to do something in a clumsy or awkward manner. He fumbled through the drawer looking for his glasses.
- grasp (verb) – to physically or mentally take hold of something. Bill was unable to grasp the meaning of the complicated instructions.
- halting (adjective) – imperfect or hesitating often in reference to speech. They became bored, due to the speaker’s halting speech.
- hurl (verb) – throw with great force. Robert hurled the book across the room in anger.
- knuckle (noun) – the joint of a finger when the finger is bent. Did you scrape your knuckles when you picked up the rock?
- pluck (verb) – to pull with a quick forceful motion. She is busy at the moment, plucking her eyebrows.
- roam (verb) – to travel or wander with no specific destination. It was a beautiful day, so he decided to roam around for the afternoon.
- savvy (adjective) – experienced and knowledgeable. He is savvy when it comes to computers because of his tech background.
- shatter (verb) – break something into many pieces. The window shattered when it was hit by a hardball.
- shed (noun) – a small building used for storage, or (verb) to naturally lose hair, feathers or skin. Some dogs shed a large amount of fur after the winter.
- singe (verb) – to burn slightly. I bent too close to the lighter and singed my hair.
- tentatively (adverb) – in a manner that lacks confidence. “I’m familiar with that program”, she answered tentatively.