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- advance/ədˈvɑːns/verb · B2To move forward towards something.
- amble/ˈæm.bəl/verb · C1To walk at an easy unhurried pace.
- approach/əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/verb · B1To come nearer to somebody or something.
- bolt/bɒlt/noun · B2A thick metal pin that screws tight to hold two things together.
- bounce/baʊns/verb · B1To spring back up after hitting the ground, like a ball.
- bound/ˈbaʊ̯nd/verb · B2To move forward in great leaps.
- budge/bʌd͡ʒ/verb · B2To move even a little from a fixed position.
- circle/ˈsɜɹkəl/noun · A2A perfectly round shape, like a coin.
- clamber/ˈklæmbə/verb · C1To climb awkwardly using hands and feet.
- collapse/kəˈlæps/verb · B2To suddenly fall down or cave in — buildings, plans, or people.
- crawl/kɹɔːl/verb · B1To move along the floor on your hands and knees, like a baby.
- creep/kɹiːp/verb · B1To move slowly and quietly so as not to be noticed.
- crouch/ˈkɹaʊ̯t͡ʃ/verb · B2To bend low with folded legs, ready to spring.
- dart/dɑːt/verb · B2To move suddenly and quickly in one direction.
- dash/ˈdæʃ/noun · B2A very small amount of something poured in quickly.
- depart/dɪˈpɑːt/verb · B2To go away from a place.
- descend/dɪˈsɛnd/verb · B2To move downward.
- dive/daɪv/verb · B2To jump into water head first, arms straight out in front.
- drag/dɹæɡ/verb · B1To pull something heavy along the ground behind you.
- drift/dɹɪft/verb · B2To float wherever the current carries you.
- duck/dʌk/noun · A2A water bird that says quack.
- flinch/ˈflɪnt͡ʃ/verb · B2To make a quick small movement away from something.
- float/fləʊt/verb · A2To rest on top of water or drift in the air without sinking.
- glide/ˈɡlaɪd/verb · B2To move smoothly and without effort.
- halt/hɒlt/verb · B2To bring or come to a sudden standstill.
- haul/hɔːl/verb · B2To drag or pull something heavy with effort.
- hike/haɪk/verb · B1To walk a long way over rough country.
- hobble/ˈhɒbəl/verb · B2+To walk with difficulty and small painful steps.
- hop/hɒp/verb · B1To make small jumps, especially on one leg.
- hover/ˈhɒvə/verb · B2To stay in one place in the air.
- jerk/ˈd͡ʒɜːk/verb · B1To move with one short sharp pull.
- jolt/d͡ʒɒlt/verb · B2To move or shake suddenly and roughly.
- kneel/niːl/verb · B2To go down and rest your weight on bent legs.
- lean/ˈliːn/verb · B2To tilt your body against something for support.
- leap/ˈliːp/verb · B2To rise off the ground in one powerful bound.
- limp/lɪmp/verb · B1To walk unevenly because one leg hurts.
- linger/ˈlɪŋɡɚ/verb · C1To stay on after the moment has passed, slow to leave.
- loiter/ˈlɔɪtə(ɹ)/verb · C2To stand about with no clear purpose.
- lumber/ˈlʌm.bə/verb · B2To move heavily and awkwardly.
- lurch/lɜːt͡ʃ/verb · C1To move suddenly and unsteadily to one side.
- march/mɑːtʃ/noun · A1The third month, when spring begins.
- nudge/nʌd͡ʒ/verb · B2To push gently, usually with an elbow.
- pause/pɔːz/noun · B2A short stop before continuing.
- perch/pɜːtʃ/verb · B2To sit on the very edge of something.
- plod/plɒd/verb · C1To walk slowly with heavy steps.
- plunge/plʌnd͡ʒ/verb · C1To dive or fall suddenly and steeply.
- proceed/pɹəˈsiːd/verb · B2The formal word for carrying on or moving forward.
- prod/pɹɒd/verb · B2+To poke somebody to get their attention.
- prowl/pɹaʊl/verb · C1To move about quietly, hunting or watching.
- ramble/ˈɹæmbəl/verb · C1To walk for pleasure through the countryside.
- recoil/ɹɪˈkɔɪl/verb · C1To draw back suddenly in fear or disgust.
- retreat/ɹɪˈtɹiːt/verb · B2To move back away from danger.
- revolve/ɹɪˈvɒlv/verb · B2To move in a circle around something.
- roam/ɹəʊm/verb · B2To travel about freely over a wide area.
- rock/ɹɒk/noun · A2A large piece of the hard grey material mountains are made of.
- rotate/ɹəʊˈteɪt/verb · C1To turn around a central point.
- saunter/ˈsɔntɚ/verb · C1To walk in a relaxed and confident way.
- scamper/ˈskæmpə/verb · C1To run with quick short light steps.
- scurry/ˈskʌ.ɹi/verb · B2+To hurry along with short quick steps.
- scuttle/ˈskʌt.l̩/verb · C1To move quickly with short steps, low to the ground.
- shift/ˈʃɪft/noun · B1The block of hours you work — days one week, maybe nights the next.
- shove/ʃʌv/verb · B1To push roughly and suddenly.
- shuffle/ˈʃʌfəl/verb · B1+To mix cards into a random order.
- sink/ˈsɪŋk/noun · B1The place in the kitchen where you wash the dishes.
- skid/ˈskɪd/verb · B2To slide out of control on a wet or icy road.
- skip/skɪp/verb · B1To jump lightly from foot to foot; also, to leave something out.
- skulk/skʌlk/verb · C1To hide and move about with bad intentions.
- slide/ˈslaɪ̯d/noun · A2The smooth metal hill children go down in the playground.
- slink/slɪŋk/verb · C1To move away quietly, ashamed or guilty.
- slip/ˈslɪp/verb · B1To lose your footing on something smooth, like ice or a banana peel.
- slither/ˈslɪðə/verb · C2To slide along with a twisting movement.
- sneak/sniːk/verb · B1To go somewhere secretly and quietly.
- soar/sɔː/verb · B2To fly or rise high and fast — eagles and prices do it.
- spin/spɪn/verb · B1To turn round and round quickly on one spot.
- sprawl/spɹɔːl/verb · C1To sit or lie with your limbs spread out carelessly.
- sprint/spɹɪnt/verb · B2To run at your absolute top speed.
- squirm/skwɜːm/verb · C1To wriggle about, usually from discomfort.
- stagger/ˈstæɡə/verb · B2+To walk unsteadily, nearly falling with each step.
- stride/stɹaɪd/verb · B2To walk with long decisive steps.
- stroll/stɹəʊl/verb · B1To walk slowly for pleasure, in no hurry at all.
- strut/stɹʌt/verb · B2To walk proudly, showing off.
- stumble/ˈstʌmbəl/verb · B2To trip and nearly fall while walking or speaking.
- swagger/ˈswæɡ.ə/verb · C1To walk in a way that shows too much confidence.
- sway/ˈsweɪ̯/verb · B2To rock gently side to side; also, to influence a decision.
- swerve/swɜːv/verb · B2+To suddenly steer sideways to avoid hitting something.
- swing/ˈswɪŋ/verb · A2To move back and forth through the air while hanging.
- teeter/ˈtiːtə/verb · C1To stand or move unsteadily on the edge of something.
- tilt/tɪlt/verb · B1+To move into a sloping position.
- tiptoe/ˈtɪpˌtəʊ/verb · B2To walk silently on the balls of your feet.
- topple/ˈtɑpl̩/verb · C2To fall over from an upright position.
- totter/ˈtɒtə/verb · C2To move unsteadily as if about to fall.
- trek/tɹɛk/noun · B2A long hard walk through mountains or wilderness.
- trip/tɹɪp/noun · A1A short visit to another place — for fun or for work.
- trudge/tɹʌd͡ʒ/verb · B2+To walk heavily and wearily.
- tumble/ˈtʌmbl̩/verb · B1+To fall or roll over and over.
- twirl/twɜːl/verb · B2To spin round lightly and gracefully.
- twitch/twɪt͡ʃ/verb · B2To make a small sudden movement you did not mean to make.
- vault/vɒlt/noun · B2An arched stone ceiling.
- veer/vɪə̯/verb · B2+To change course, especially away from a straight line.
- waddle/ˈwɒd.əl/verb · B2To walk with short steps, rocking side to side.
- wander/ˈwɒndə/verb · B2To walk slowly with no particular place to go.
- weave/wiːv/verb · C1To move along changing direction to get past things.
- whirl/wɜːl/verb · B2To move round very fast.
- withdraw/wɪðˈdɹɔː/verb · B2To move back and away.
- wriggle/ˈɹɪɡəl/verb · B2+To twist and turn your body in small movements.
- writhe/ɹaɪð/verb · C1To twist the body about in pain.
- zigzag/ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/verb · B1+To move forward in sharp alternating turns.