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Study the word WINCE: (Source) To wince is to make a quick, sudden squeezing movement with your face or your body, showing that you're suddenly hurting, embarrassed, afraid, grossed out, or otherwise uncomfortable. (Source) I wince when I get a papercut. My eyes squeeze shut, and I wrinkle my nose. I'm wincing in pain. I'd also wince if I stubbed my toe, or if my stomach suddenly cramped up. (Source) If you're about to bite into your pizza, but you see there's a fly sitting right there on your slice, you might wince in disgust. And if you just gave a wrong answer in class, or if you just spilled your drink in front of your friends, you might wince in embarrassment. I would! (Source)   Make a flash card: You can write your own definition and choose your own picture, or copy mine. Term Definition Picture wince to pull back or make a squeezed face because something hurts or makes you uncomfortable   Write your own sentence! You can use either of the two ideas I'll suggest, or you can invent your own. Include as much detail as you can! (Source)   Write a sentence with the word WINCE: Remember: when something suddenly hurts you, embarrasses you, or freaks you out, you might wince, pulling away and tightening up your face as if to protect it. Idea 1: "I winced as (something suddenly hurt me)." Idea 2: "When (something gross, scary, painful, awkward, or embarrassing happened), (someone) winced in (disgust, fear, pain, or embarrassment)." You can type in here. When you're done, copy and paste your sentence wherever you'd like it to go.