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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Movements

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
to jog
to jog
[Verb]

to run at a steady, slow pace, especially for exercise

Ex: He jogs on the treadmill when the weather is bad. 
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to step
to step
[Verb]

to move to a new position by raising one's foot and then putting it down in a different spot

Ex: She regularly steps onto the dance floor with confidence and grace. 
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to rush
to rush
[Verb]

to move or act very quickly

Ex: When the fire alarm sounded, the students had to rush out of the building in an orderly manner. 
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to sneak
to sneak
[Verb]

to move quietly and stealthily, often with the intention of avoiding detection or being unnoticed

Ex: The cat often sneaks into the neighbor's yard to explore. 
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to creep
to creep
[Verb]

to move slowly and quietly while staying close to the ground or other surface

Ex: The spider, with delicate precision, began to creep across the ceiling. 
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to tiptoe
to tiptoe
[Verb]

to walk slowly and carefully on one's toes

Ex: Trying not to wake the baby, she tiptoed into the nursery. 
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to wander
to wander
[Verb]

to move in a relaxed or casual manner

Ex: I wandered through the narrow streets, enjoying the sights and sounds of the city. 
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to hike
to hike
[Verb]

to take a long walk in the countryside or mountains for exercise or pleasure

Ex: They hike together every Sunday morning. 
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to trek
to trek
[Verb]

to go for a long walk or journey, particularly in the mountains, forests, etc. as an adventure

Ex: The group of hikers decided to trek through the rugged mountains to reach the remote village. 
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to sprint
to sprint
[Verb]

to run very fast for a short distance, typically as a form of exercise

Ex: In the final stretch of the race, the athlete sprinted past the competition to secure the gold medal. 
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to leap
to leap
[Verb]

to jump very high or over a long distance

Ex: The athlete leaped over the high bar with impressive precision, setting a new record. 
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to vault
to vault
[Verb]

to leap or spring over an obstacle with the aid of hands or a pole

Ex: Last year, she confidently vaulted over the stream during the track and field competition. 
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to hurdle
to hurdle
[Verb]

to jump over obstacles while running

Ex: The track and field athlete regularly hurdles over the barriers during practice. 
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to plunge
to plunge
[Verb]

to suddenly move or cause someone or something move downward, forward, or into something

Ex: The cliff diver gathered his courage and took a deep breath before plunging into the water. 
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to backflip

to perform a backward somersault, typically in the air

Ex: The gymnast trained for months to backflip perfectly during her routine. 
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to flap
to flap
[Verb]

to move with a rapid up-and-down motion

Ex: Right now, the laundry on the clothesline is flapping in the gentle breeze. 
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to flutter

to move or flap rapidly and lightly, typically referring to the motion of wings, leaves, or other flexible objects

Ex: The butterfly's wings fluttered gracefully as it danced from flower to flower. 
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to swing
to swing
[Verb]

to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended

Ex: The pendulum clock swung back and forth with a rhythmic tick-tock. 
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to twirl
to twirl
[Verb]

to spin or rotate quickly with a graceful motion

Ex: The dancer skillfully twirled across the stage, captivating the audience with her graceful movements. 
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to dash
to dash
[Verb]

to run or move quickly and suddenly, often with great force or urgency

Ex: The rabbit frequently dashes across the meadow, avoiding predators with its swift movements. 
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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: Startled by the sudden noise, the mice scurried into their nests in the corner. 
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to slip
to slip
[Verb]

to slide or move sideways, often unintentionally

Ex: The hiker slipped on the icy trail and tumbled down the slope. 
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to descend

to move toward a lower level

Ex: The elevator started to descend to the ground floor of the office building. 
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to ascend
to ascend
[Verb]

to slope or incline upward

Ex: The winding path ascends gently through the forest, revealing breathtaking views at every turn. 
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to roam
to roam
[Verb]

to go from one place to another with no specific destination or purpose in mind

Ex: On lazy Sunday afternoons, I love to roam through the quiet streets of the old town. 
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to parade
to parade
[Verb]

to walk ostentatiously or confidently

Ex: Dressed in a stunning gown, she paraded into the gala, turning heads with her graceful stride. 
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to hurtle
to hurtle
[Verb]

to move with speed and intensity

Ex: The soccer ball hurtled toward the goalpost, propelled by the player's powerful kick. 
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to duck
to duck
[Verb]

to lower the head or body quickly as a gesture of avoidance or to avoid being hit

Ex: As the ball flew toward him, he instinctively ducked to avoid being hit. 
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to tug
to tug
[Verb]

to pull with a quick, forceful movement

Ex: He tugged at the stuck suitcase handle, hoping it would finally open. 
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to stumble

to accidentally hit something with one's foot and almost fall

Ex: She stumbled over the uneven sidewalk and nearly fell face-first. 
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to cross
to cross
[Verb]

to go across or to the other side of something

Ex: Every morning, he crosses the bridge on his way to work. 
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to propel
to propel
[Verb]

to drive, push, or cause to move forward or onward

Ex: The boat's engine propels it swiftly across the water. 
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to trample

to step heavily or crush underfoot with force

Ex: In the chaos, people began to trample the fallen leaves during the outdoor concert. 
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