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C2 Level Wordlist - Movements

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Movements, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
to careen

to quickly move forward while also swaying left and right in an uncontrolled and dangerous way

[Verb]
to skid

to slide or slip uncontrollably, usually on a slippery surface

[Verb]
to wobble

to move with an unsteady, rocking, or swaying motion, often implying a lack of stability or balance

[Verb]
to meander

(of a river, trail, etc.) to follow along a curvy or indirect path

[Verb]
to trot

to run faster than a walk but slower than a full sprint

[Verb]
to stomp

to tread heavily and forcefully, often with a rhythmic or deliberate motion

[Verb]
to scuttle

to move quickly and with short, hasty steps

[Verb]
to cartwheel

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

[Verb]
to wriggle

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

[Verb]
to somersault

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

[Verb]
to flit

to move quickly and lightly from somewhere or something to another

[Verb]
to jig

to dance, move, or skip with quick, lively steps

[Verb]
to dart

to move swiftly and abruptly in a particular direction

[Verb]
to haul

to pull something heavy with effort, force, or difficulty

[Verb]
to slither

to move smoothly and quietly, like a snake

[Verb]
to revolve

to turn or move around an axis or center

[Verb]
to clamber

to climb a surface using hands and feet

[Verb]
to flop

to move in a loose, uncontrolled, or erratic manner

[Verb]
to bolt

to move or run away quickly and unexpectedly

[Verb]
to plop

to fall or drop with a soft, muffled sound

[Verb]
to zip

to move rapidly

[Verb]
to whisk

to move quickly and lightly in a particular direction or manner

[Verb]
to streak

to move swiftly in a specified direction, leaving a visible trail or mark

[Verb]
to bog down

to get stuck in mud or wet ground, preventing movement

[Verb]
to waddle

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

[Verb]
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