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प्रश्न
Given below is the dictionary meaning of
Smirk: to smile in a silly or unpleasant way that shows that you are pleased with yourself.
Look up the dictionary for the following words which are also related to facial expressions and write down the meaning of each
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smile |
grin |
grimace |
sneer |
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उत्तर
Smile: A facial expression indicating happiness
Grin: To smile broadly to indicate pleasure
Grimace: An expression showing disapproval
Sneer: To show that one has no respect for somebody by a facial expression
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