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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Movement

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
to amble
to amble
[Verb]

to walk at a slow and leisurely pace, usually without any particular purpose or urgency

Ex: The elderly gentleman liked to amble in the local park .
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ambulatory
ambulatory
[Adjective]

having the ability to move freely and not be restricted to a single location or position

Ex: The ambulatory medical clinic was able to reach remote areas to provide healthcare services .
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canter
canter
[noun]

a three-beat stride of a horse that is faster than a trot but slower than a gallop

Ex: They enjoyed a peaceful canter through the countryside at sunset .
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to careen
to careen
[Verb]

to move rapidly and erratically, often with a lack of control

Ex: The shopping cart careened wildly after slipping from her grip .
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to clamber

to climb a surface using hands and feet

Ex: To escape the rising floodwaters , the family had to clamber onto the roof of their house .
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to gambol
to gambol
[Verb]

to playfully skip, leap, or frolic in a lively and energetic manner

Ex: They have gambolled through the forest all afternoon , reveling in the freedom of the outdoors .
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peregrination

a long journey, especially on foot

Ex: A sense of accomplishment washed over her after completing the long peregrination across the desert .
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undulating
undulating
[Adjective]

moving or shaped in a smooth, wave-like pattern that rises and falls continuously

Ex: The road followed an undulating path through the countryside.
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exodus
exodus
[noun]

a mass departure of people, especially to escape danger, hardship, or oppression

Ex: The company faced an exodus of employees after the leadership scandal .
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to swagger

to walk in a confident and often exaggerated way that shows off pride

Ex: She swaggered past her classmates after winning the debate .
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to scoot over

to move over slightly to make space for someone else

Ex: The cat scooted over on the couch to curl up beside me .
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to meander

to move slowly and without a specific purpose

Ex: They meandered down the country road , taking in the scenery .
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to dart
to dart
[Verb]

to move swiftly and abruptly in a particular direction

Ex: The child , excited to join the game , darted towards the playground equipment .
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to romp
to romp
[Verb]

to proceed in a quick or cheerful way

Ex: We romped through the hike , finishing hours ahead of schedule .
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to [make] a beeline for {sb/sth}

to go directly and quickly towards someone or something, typically with a clear and focused intention, often without any delays or distractions along the way

Ex: He made a beeline for the exit when the meeting ended.
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sally
sally
[noun]

a short journey, often spontaneous or adventurous

Ex: That weekend sally gave them stories for months.
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to scurry
to scurry
[Verb]

to move quickly and with small, rapid steps, often in a hurried or nervous manner

Ex: Upon hearing the doorbell , the cat scurried away , seeking a quiet spot to hide .
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to welter
to welter
[Verb]

to move about by twisting, turning, or rolling

Ex: The baby weltered on the bed , kicking its legs .
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to strut
to strut
[Verb]

to walk with a confident and often arrogant gait

Ex: He strutted across the stage , soaking in the applause .
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to abscond

to secretly flee from a place, typically to avoid arrest or prosecution

Ex: He absconded from the prison last night .
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celerity
celerity
[noun]

the quality of being fast and swift in movement

Ex: The software update was applied with impressive celerity, minimizing downtime .
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to brandish

to wave something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or aggressive way

Ex: Protesters brandished sticks and shouted slogans .
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to dawdle
to dawdle
[Verb]

to waste time when one should be acting with purpose

Ex: Tourists dawdled in the plaza , ignoring the schedule .
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ponderous
ponderous
[Adjective]

difficult to move or manage due to bulk

Ex: The book 's ponderous design made it hard to hold while reading .
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to dally
to dally
[Verb]

to move slowly, often because of a lack of urgency

Ex: The tourists dallied around the market , admiring the local crafts without rushing .
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to gesticulate

to make expressive gestures, especially while speaking, to emphasize or convey meaning

Ex: The politician gesticulated throughout the speech , punctuating every point .
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to permeate

to pass through a small space between objects or a gap in a surface

Ex: The dampness of the morning dew permeated the grass , leaving it glistening in the sunlight .
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to rummage

to search through something in a disorderly manner

Ex: He rummaged through the bookshelves , hoping to find a good novel to read .
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