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Smirk

/smˈɜrk/
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(noun) An uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, self-satisfied, conceited or scornful.

The boy had a mischievous smirk on his face.
Wipe that smirk off your face.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The mischievous boy had a slight ____ on his face as he hid behind the large curtain.

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