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| Word | Syllables | Categories |
|---|---|---|
| shake | / | Noun |
| gesture | /x | Noun |
| greeting | /x | Noun, Verb |
| kiss | / | Noun |
| smile | / | Noun |
| acknowledgment | x/xx | Noun |
| token | /x | Noun |
| acknowledgement | x/xx | Noun |
| salutation | /x/x | Noun |
| goodbye | x/ | Noun |
| fist | / | Noun |
| negotiation | xxx/x | Noun |
| renegotiation | xxxx/x | Noun |
| farewell | x/ | Noun |
| hand | / | Noun |
| apology | x/xx | Noun |
| protocol | /xx | Noun |
| curtsy | /x | Noun |
| hugging | /x | Verb |
| cordial | /x | Adjective |
| grin | / | Noun |
| ceremonious | xx/xx | Adjective |
| tacit | /x | Adjective |
| deal | / | Noun |
| salute | x/ | Noun |
| grimace | /x | Noun |
| congratulatory | x/xxxx | Adjective |
| flirtation | x/x | Noun |
| courtesies | /xx | Noun |
| reciprocity | xx/xx | Noun |
| rapport | x/ | Noun |
| cordiality | /x/xx | Noun |
| agreement | x/x | Noun |
| connection | x/x | Noun |
| signing | /x | Noun |
| reciprocation | x/x/x | Noun |
| polite | x/ | Adjective |
| grudging | /x | Adjective |
| smirk | / | Noun |
| slap | / | Noun |
| reciprocated | x/xxx | Verb |
| perfunctory | x/xx | Adjective |
| friendship | /x | Noun |
| formality | x/xx | Noun |
| wink | / | Noun |
| clap | / | Noun |
| formal | /x | Adjective |
| clasp | / | Noun |
| fist bump | // | Phrase, Noun, Verb |
| high five | // | Phrase, Noun, Verb |
| bones | / | Noun |
| grip | / | Noun |
| squeeze | / | Noun |
| hold | / | Noun |
| touch | / | Noun |
| grapple | /x | Verb |
| nodding | /x | Verb |
| handful | /x | Noun |
| peace sign | // | Phrase, Noun |
| hand waving | //x | Phrase, Noun |
| right | / | Noun |
| wave | / | Noun |
| bowing | /x | Noun |
| accolade | /xx | Noun |
| parting | /x | Noun |
| pleasantries | /xx | Noun |
| elbowing | /xx | Verb |
| mitt | / | Noun |
| point | / | Noun |
| clinch | / | Noun |
| groping | /x | Verb |
| clout | / | Noun |
| shrugging | /x | Verb |
| clench | / | Noun |
| clutching | /x | Verb |
| beck | / | Name |
| grabbing | /x | Verb |
| stroke | / | Noun |
| pass | / | Noun |
| exchange | x/ | Noun |
| welcome | /x | Adjective |
| hailing | /x | Verb |
| snuggle | /x | Verb |
| clip | / | Noun |
| snap | / | Noun |
| swipe | / | Noun |
| small talk | // | Phrase, Noun |
| fingertip | /xx | Noun |
| thumb | / | Noun |
| applause | x/ | Noun |
| rabin | x/ | Name |
| autograph | /xx | Noun |
| limp | / | Adjective |
| arafat | /xx | Name |
| hearty | /x | Adjective |
| embrace | x/ | Noun |
| pat | / | Noun |
| dictators | x/x | Noun |
| clammy | /x | Adjective |
| congratulations | xxx/x | Noun |
| firm | / | Adjective, Noun |
| flabby | /x | Adjective |
| proffered | /x | Adjective |
| lawn | / | Noun |
| seals | / | Verb |
| fishy | /x | Adjective |
| businesslike | /xx | Adjective |
| masonic | x/x | Adjective |
| laugh | / | Noun |
| manly | /x | Adjective |
| warm | / | Adjective |
| gaze | / | Noun |
| flaccid | /x | Adjective |
| sweaty | /x | Adjective |
| password | /x | Noun |
| crushing | /x | Verb |
| golden | /x | Adjective |
| hardy | /x | Adjective |
| friendly | /x | Adjective |
| offer | /x | Noun |
| brisk | / | Adjective |
| curt | / | Adjective |
| lieu | / | Noun |
| acceptance | x/x | Noun |
| contact | /x | Noun, Verb |
| drink | / | Noun, Verb |
| liaison | x/x | Noun, Verb |
| link | / | Noun, Verb |
| peck | / | Noun, Verb |
| recognition | xx/x | Noun |
| rub | / | Verb, Noun |
| toast | / | Noun, Verb |
| blow | / | Noun, Verb, Adjective |
| off | / | Adverb, Adjective, Verb, Noun |
| fall | / | Verb, Noun |
| get | / | Verb, Noun |
| pidgin | /x | Noun |
| stonewall | /x | Name, Verb, Adjective |
| milestone | /x | Noun, Verb |
| backside | /x | Noun, Adjective |
| backwater | /xx | Noun, Verb |
| southend | /x | Name |
| bundle | /x | Noun, Verb |
| die | / | Verb, Noun |
| save | / | Verb, Noun |
