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

Here, you will learn some English words related to Movements that are necessary for the Academic IELTS exam.

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

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

Ex: She decided to jog for a bit to warm up before the race .
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:
to rush
to rush [verb]

to move or act very quickly

Ex: The mother had to rush to the store to buy groceries before it closed .
to sneak
to sneak [verb]

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

Ex: Last night , she successfully sneaked into the house without waking anyone .
to creep
to creep [verb]

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

Ex: The mountaineer carefully began to creep down the steep slope .
to tiptoe
to tiptoe [verb]

to walk slowly and carefully on one's toes

Ex: In the library , patrons are reminded to tiptoe to maintain a quiet atmosphere .
to wander
to wander [verb]

to move in a relaxed or casual manner

Ex: They spent the afternoon wandering through the art museum , admiring the paintings at their own pace .
to hike
to hike [verb]

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

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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: They trekked up the steep trail in the early morning darkness .
to sprint
to sprint [verb]

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

Ex: To catch the bus , she had to sprint across the street before it pulled away .
to leap
to leap [verb]

to jump very high or over a long distance

Ex: The mountain goat effortlessly leaped between rocky ledges as it navigated the steep mountain terrain .
to vault
to vault [verb]

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

Ex: During the dance routine , the performer gracefully vaulted across the stage , captivating the audience .
to hurdle
to hurdle [verb]

to jump over obstacles while running

Ex: Last season , he confidently hurdled over each barrier and won the race .
to plunge
to plunge [verb]

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

Ex: As the roller coaster reached its peak , it suddenly plunged down the steep descent .
to backflip
to backflip [verb]

to perform a backward somersault, typically in the air

Ex: The acrobat could backflip effortlessly across the stage , amazing the audience .
to flap
to flap [verb]

to move with a rapid up-and-down motion

Ex: During the storm , the flag outside the window constantly flapped in the gusty wind .
to flutter
to flutter [verb]

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

Ex: Her heart seemed to flutter with excitement as she opened the letter .
to swing
to swing [verb]

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

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to twirl
to twirl [verb]

to spin or rotate quickly with a graceful motion

Ex: While the music played , the couple on the dance floor were twirling with elegance .
to dash
to dash [verb]

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

Ex: Last summer , she bravely dashed into the cold ocean water for a refreshing swim .
to scurry
to scurry [verb]

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

Ex: Yesterday , the chickens nervously scurried away when a loud noise startled them .
to slip
to slip [verb]

to slide or move sideways, often unintentionally

Ex: She wore socks on the polished floor and could n't help but slip a little with each step .
to descend
to descend [verb]

to move toward a lower level

Ex: The hot air balloon slowly began to descend as the pilot released some of the gas .
to ascend
to ascend [verb]

to slope or incline upward

Ex: The trail ascended abruptly , testing the hikers ' endurance and stamina .
to roam
to roam [verb]

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

Ex: In the vast national park , you can roam for hours without encountering another soul .
to parade
to parade [verb]

to walk ostentatiously or confidently

Ex: The CEO paraded into the boardroom , signaling a shift in the company 's direction .
to hurtle
to hurtle [verb]

to move with speed and intensity

Ex: The meteor hurtled through the atmosphere , creating a spectacular display as it burned up .
to duck
to duck [verb]

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

Ex: In the game of dodgeball , players must duck and dodge to avoid getting hit by the ball .
to tug
to tug [verb]

to pull with a quick, forceful movement

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to stumble
to stumble [verb]

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

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to cross
to cross [verb]

to go across or to the other side of something

Ex: The students are crossing the campus to reach the library .
to propel
to propel [verb]

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

Ex: The gust of wind unexpectedly propelled the kite into the air .
to trample
to trample [verb]

to step heavily or crush underfoot with force

Ex: The wild elephants avoided trampling the small plants as they moved through the dense forest .
Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7)
Size and Scale Dimensions Weight and Steadiness Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount Intensity Time and Duration Space and Area
Shapes Speed Significance Insignificance
Strength and Influence Uniqueness Commonness Complexity
High Quality Low Quality Value Challenges
Wealth and Success Poverty and Failure Age and Appearance Body Shape
Wellness Intellectual Capability Intellectual Incapabilities Positive Human Traits
Negative Human Traits Moral Traits Financial Behaviours Social Behaviours
Short-tempered Traits Positive Emotional Responses Negative Emotional Responses Positive Emotional States
Negative Emotional States Tastes and Smells Sounds Textures
Temperature Probability Attempt and Prevention Opinions
Thoughts and Decisions Encouragement and Discouragement Knowledge and Information Request and Suggestion
Respect and Approval Regret and Sadness Relational Actions Physical Actions and Reactions
Body Language and Gestures Postures and Positions Movements Engaging in Verbal Communication
Understanding and Learning Perceiving The Senses Commanding and Giving Permissions Predicting
Touching and Holding Changing and Forming Creating and Producing Organising and Collecting
Preparing Food Eating and Drinking Science Education
Research Astronomy Physics Biology
Chemistry Geology Philosophy Psychology
Maths and Graphs Geometry Environment Landscape and Geography
Engineering Technology Internet and Computer Manufacture and Industry
History Religion Culture and Custom Language and Grammar
Arts Music Film and Theatre Literature
Architecture Marketing Finance Management
Medicine Sickness and Symptoms Law Energy and Power
Crime Punishment Government Politics
Measurement War Positive Emotions Negative Emotions
Travel and Tourism Migration Food and Drinks Materials
Pollution Disasters Weather Animals
Adverbs of Manner Adverbs of Degree Adverbs of Comment and Certainty Adverbs of Time and Frequency
Adverbs of Purpose and Emphasis Conjunctive Adverbs