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Academic IELTS (Band 8 and Above) - Movements

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
to waddle
[Verb]

to walk with short, clumsy steps and a swaying motion from side to side, typically as a result of being overweight or having short legs

Ex: Due to the heavy backpack , she waddle up the steep hill , taking small , careful steps to maintain her balance .
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to wobble
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to move with an unsteady, rocking, or swaying motion, often implying a lack of stability or balance

Ex: The loose wheel on the shopping cart caused it wobble as it was pushed through the supermarket .
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(of a river, trail, etc.) to follow along a curvy or indirect path

Ex: The hiking meanders up the mountain , offering breathtaking views at every turn .
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to trot
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to run faster than a walk but slower than a full sprint

Ex: Focused on their fitness goals , the group of trotted together in the local park .
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to stomp
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to tread heavily and forcefully, often with a rhythmic or deliberate motion

Ex: The stomped towards the chalkboard to get everyone 's attention .
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to move quickly and with short, hasty steps

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to perform a gymnastic move involving rolling the body sideways in a full circle, typically with arms and legs extended

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to twist, turn, or move with quick, contorted motions

Ex: As the magician escaped from the straitjacket , the audience watched in amazement as wriggled free .
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to perform a gymnastic or acrobatic movement in which the body makes a complete revolution, typically forwards or backwards, with the feet passing over the head

Ex: The trapeze artist somersaults from one bar to another , captivating the audience below .
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to flit
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to move quickly and lightly from somewhere or something to another

Ex: Memories of her flit through her mind like fleeting shadows .
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to jig
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to dance, move, or skip with quick, lively steps

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to dart
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to move swiftly and abruptly in a particular direction

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to haul
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to pull something or someone along the ground, usually with difficulty

Ex: It took two people haul the heavy boulder out of the way .
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to move smoothly and quietly, like a snake

Ex: The frost-covered slithered across the icy path .
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to turn or move around an axis or center

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to climb a surface using hands and feet

Ex: To escape the rising floodwaters , the family clamber onto the roof of their house .
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to flop
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to move in a loose, uncontrolled, or erratic manner

Ex: The comedian 's exaggerated gestures caused his arms flop comically during the performance .
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to bolt
[Verb]

to move or run away quickly and unexpectedly

Ex: In the chaotic scene , people began bolt from the crowded concert venue .
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to plop
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to fall or drop with a soft, muffled sound

Ex: The melting ice cream fell from the cone plopped onto the sidewalk .
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to careen
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to quickly move forward while also swaying left and right in an uncontrolled and dangerous way

Ex: The careened down the steep slope , struggling to maintain balance on the icy terrain .
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to skid
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(of a vehicle) to slide or slip uncontrollably, usually on a slippery surface

Ex: Heavy rain made the airport runway slippery , causing airplanes skid during landing .
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to zip
[Verb]

to move rapidly

Ex: The child zipped up and down the playground slide , full of energy .
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to whisk
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to move quickly and lightly in a particular direction or manner

Ex: The dandelion whisked into the air .
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to streak
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to move swiftly in a specified direction, leaving a visible trail or mark

Ex: The laser streaks through the air , highlighting key points on the presentation .
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to get stuck in mud or wet ground, preventing movement

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