Gloat: to think that one’s actions are better than others, to hold one’s own actions in high regard.
example:  Seeing her younger brother holding up his all A report card as he came to the dinner table, she asked, “Are you going to gloat over your report card?”

dawdle:  to move or act unhurriedly as if not interested in completing the act in a timely manner.
example:  Mom told me over and over not to dawdle on the way to school because I would be late and have to stay after school in detention.

Glower:  to stare at someone with an angry look on one’s face.
example:  I glowered at my sister when she put her dirty hands on my new dress.

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Schmooze: to chit chat about nothing important. (slang)
example:  Even when my best friend and I have spent the whole day together we never stop having something to schmooze about.

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