Verbs of Movement

hitch C2

/hɪt͡ʃ/ A small problem or delay that interrupts progress. M S

yank C2

/ˈjæŋk/ to pull, or move with a sudden movement M S

tactic C2

/ˈtæktɪk/ A particular action or method planned to achieve a goal. M S

sling C2

/ˈslɪŋ/ hold or carry in a sling M S

rebound C2

/ˈɹi.baʊnd/ To bounce back after hitting something. M S

expel C2

/ɪkˈspɛl/ force to leave or move out M S

skid C2

/skɪd/ to slide suddenly or sideways across a surface with little or no control M S

banish C2

/ˈbænɪʃ/ To send someone away from a place, especially as an official punishment, and forbid them to return. M S

funnel C2

/ˈfʊnəl/ move or pour through a funnel M S

collide C2

/kəˈlaɪd/ To crash into something with force. M S

unravel C2

/ˌʌnˈɹævəl/ To gradually understand or solve something complicated, such as a mystery or problem. M S

spunk C2

/spʌŋk/ the courage to carry on M S

dangle C2

/ˈdæŋ.ɡəl/ to hang loosely and be able to swing M S

dribble C2

/ˈdɹɪ.bɫ̩/ To let a liquid fall slowly in small drops. M S

whisk C2

/ˈwɪsk/ whip with or as if with a wire whisk M S

squirm C2

/skwɝm/ To twist your body uncomfortably, especially out of shame or embarrassment. M S

topple C2

/ˈtɑpl̩/ To become unsteady and fall over, or to push something over. M S

conspire C2

/kənˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ to engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together M S

kinetic C2

/kɪˈnɛtɪk/ Relating to or produced by movement. M S

trickle C2

/ˈtɹɪkəl/ run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream M S

skedaddle C2

/skɪˈdædəl/ informal: to leave or run away quickly, especially in alarm M S

ricochet C2

/ˈrɪk.əˌʃeɪ/ a glancing rebound from a surface, especially by a bullet or other projectile M S

sidle C2

/ˈsaɪ.dəl/ to move sideways or approach in a quiet, cautious, or furtive manner M S

mediate C2

/ˈmidieɪt/ To help opposing sides reach an agreement by acting as a neutral go-between. M S

reciprocate C2

/ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt/ alternate the direction of motion of M S

disembark C2

/ˌdɪs.ɪmˈbɑɹk/ to go ashore out of a ship or boat; to leave a train or aircraft. M S

fluctuation C2

/flʌkt͡ʃuːˈeɪʃən/ An irregular rise and fall in something; a continual change. M S

slither C2

/ˈslɪð.ɚ/ To move smoothly along the ground with a twisting, side-to-side motion, like a snake. M S

flit C2

/flɪt/ To move quickly and lightly from one place to another. M S

straddle C2

/ˈstɹædəl/ to sit or stand with one leg on each side of something M S

fidget C2

/ˈfɪdʒ.ɪt/ to make repeated small movements, especially because of nervousness, impatience, or boredom M S

jostle C2

/ˈd͡ʒɑ.səl/ come into rough contact with while moving M S

scud C2

/skʌd/ to move quickly and smoothly, especially when driven by the wind M S

locomotion C2

/ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.ʃən/ Movement, or the ability to move from one place to another. M S

nestle C2

/ˈnɛsəl/ to settle or press oneself closely into a comfortable, sheltered, or affectionate position M S

waggle C2

/ˈwæɡ.əl/ to move something repeatedly with short, quick motions from side to side or up and down M S

trundle C2

/ˈtrʌndəl/ to move or cause something to move slowly and heavily, often on wheels M S

traipse C2

/tɹeɪps/ informal: to walk from place to place, especially wearily, reluctantly, or over a needlessly long distance M S

clamber C2

/ˈklæmbɚ/ to climb with difficulty, using hands and feet M S

uncross C2

/ˌʌnˈkrɔs/ to move crossed arms, legs, or other things apart into an uncrossed position M S

moribund C2

/ˈmɔrəbənd/ Close to dying; about to come to an end. M S

cavort C2

/kəˈvɔːrt/ to jump, dance, or move about in a lively, playful, and often noisy way M S

slue C2

/sluː/ to turn, swing, or pivot sharply, especially around a fixed point M S

decamp C2

/dɪˈkæmp/ to leave a place suddenly or secretly, often in order to avoid trouble M S

careen C2

/kəˈɹiːn/ to move rapidly and unsteadily from side to side, as though likely to overturn M S

tromp C2

/tɹɒmp/ to walk, tread, or stamp heavily, often crushing what is underfoot M S

permeable C2

/ˈpɝmiəbəl/ allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through M S

totter C2

/ˈtɑtɚ/ To walk or stand unsteadily, as if about to fall. M S

augury C2

/ˈɔː.ɡjʊ.ɹi/ an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come M S

splay C2

/spleɪ/ to spread or turn outward and apart, especially from a central point M S

shamble C2

/ˈʃæmbl̩/ To walk slowly and awkwardly, dragging or shuffling your feet. M S

flitter C2

/ˈflɪtər/ to move rapidly and lightly with an irregular, fluttering motion M S

perambulation C2

/pɚˌæmbjəˈleɪʃən/ formal or humorous: a walk, stroll, or tour made on foot M S

perambulate C2

/pɚˈæmbjəˌleɪt/ formal or humorous: to walk about, stroll, or travel through a place M S

joggle C2

/ˈdʒɑːɡəl/ to shake or move slightly to and fro M S

repass C2

/riːˈpæs/ to pass again or return over the same route or point M S

jink C2

/dʒɪŋk/ to make a sudden quick turn in order to avoid someone or something M S

acrobatically C2

In a way that involves skilful, agile physical movement. M S

kinetically C2

In a way that relates to or involves movement. M S

uprush C2

/ˈʌpˌɹʌʃ/ a sudden rapid movement or surge upward M S

reascend C2

/ˌɹiːəˈsɛnd/ to ascend or rise again M S

tantivy C2

/tænˈtɪvi/ archaic: a rapid gallop, headlong ride, or swift rushing movement M S

disembogue C2

/ˌdɪs.ɪmˈboʊɡ/ of a river, stream, or channel: to flow out into the sea or another larger body of water M S