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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 careen
[Verb]

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

Ex: The car careened around the corner, narrowly missing the guardrail. 
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to skid
to skid
[Verb]

(of a vehicle) to slide or slip uncontrollably, usually on a slippery surface

Ex: The car began to skid on the icy road. 
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to wobble
to wobble
[Verb]

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

Ex: The toddler wobbled as he took his first steps, trying to maintain balance. 
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to meander

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

Ex: The river meanders through the picturesque countryside, creating a serene and scenic landscape. 
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to trot
to trot
[Verb]

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

Ex: Trying to catch the bus, she trotted down the street, hoping to make it to the stop in time. 
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to stomp
to stomp
[Verb]

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

Ex: The toddler gleefully stomped in the puddles after the rain, splashing water everywhere. 
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to scuttle

to move quickly and with short, hasty steps

Ex: The spy scuttled through the dimly lit alley, trying to avoid detection. 
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to cartwheel

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

Ex: The gymnast effortlessly cartwheeled across the mat, showcasing her agility and grace. 
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to wriggle

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

Ex: The playful puppy wriggled with excitement as its owner approached with a treat. 
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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

Ex: The gymnast somersaulted gracefully across the mat, showcasing her agility and skill. 
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to flit
to flit
[Verb]

to move quickly and lightly from somewhere or something to another

Ex: Butterflies flit gracefully from flower to flower in the garden. 
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to jig
to jig
[Verb]

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

Ex: The group of friends decided to jig around the bonfire, adding a festive atmosphere to the celebration. 
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to dart
to dart
[Verb]

to move swiftly and abruptly in a particular direction

Ex: Startled by the sudden noise, the cat darted across the room and hid under the furniture. 
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to haul
to haul
[Verb]

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

Ex: The workers hauled the large crates across the warehouse floor to the loading dock. 
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to slither

to move smoothly and quietly, like a snake

Ex: The snake silently slithered through the grass. 
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to revolve

to turn or move around an axis or center

Ex: The Earth revolves around the sun, completing one orbit every 365.25 days. 
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to clamber

to climb a surface using hands and feet

Ex: The cat tried to clamber onto the high shelf to reach its favorite perch. 
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to flop
to flop
[Verb]

to move in a loose, uncontrolled, or erratic manner

Ex: The fish flopped around on the deck of the boat after being caught. 
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to bolt
to bolt
[Verb]

to move or run away quickly and unexpectedly

Ex: Startled by the loud noise, the deer bolted into the nearby woods. 
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to plop
to plop
[Verb]

to fall or drop with a soft, muffled sound

Ex: The raindrops began to plop on the leaves, creating a soothing rhythm in the forest. 
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to zip
to zip
[Verb]

to move rapidly

Ex: The athlete effortlessly zipped through the obstacle course, showcasing remarkable agility. 
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to whisk
to whisk
[Verb]

to move quickly and lightly in a particular direction or manner

Ex: The ballerina gracefully whisked across the stage, capturing the audience's attention. 
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to streak
to streak
[Verb]

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

Ex: With a burst of speed, the athlete streaked past the finish line, securing the victory. 
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to waddle
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: The penguin waddled across the ice, its flippers outstretched for balance. 
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