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
smile
grin
grimace
sneer

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Solution

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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Given below is the dictionary meaning ofSmirk: 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 eachsmilegringrimacesneer

Smile: A facial expression indicating happinessGrin: To smile broadly to indicate pleasureGrimace: An expression showing disapprovalSneer: To show that one has no respect for somebody by a facial expression

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
smile
grin
grimace
sneer

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