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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 shopping cart careened wildly after slipping from her grip .
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to skid
to skid
[Verb]

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

Ex: Heavy rain made the airport runway slippery , causing airplanes to skid during landing .
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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 loose wheel on the shopping cart caused it to wobble as it was pushed through the supermarket .
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to meander

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

Ex: The hiking trail meanders up the mountain , offering breathtaking views at every turn .
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to trot
to trot
[Verb]

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

Ex: Focused on their fitness goals , the group of friends trotted together in the local park .
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to stomp
to stomp
[Verb]

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

Ex: The teacher stomped towards the chalkboard to get everyone 's attention .
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to scuttle

to move quickly and with short, hasty steps

Ex: The cat scuttled across the roof , disappearing from view in seconds .
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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 playful puppy cartwheeled in the backyard , reveling in the freedom of the open space .
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to wriggle

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

Ex: As the magician escaped from the straitjacket , the audience watched in amazement as he wriggled free .
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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 trapeze artist elegantly somersaults from one bar to another , captivating the audience below .
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to flit
to flit
[Verb]

to move quickly and lightly from somewhere or something to another

Ex: Thoughts flit through his mind as he tries to come up with a solution to the problem at hand.
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to jig
to jig
[Verb]

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

Ex: The children are jigging to the catchy tune playing on the radio .
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to dart
to dart
[Verb]

to move swiftly and abruptly in a particular direction

Ex: The child , excited to join the game , darted towards the playground equipment .
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to haul
to haul
[Verb]

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

Ex: It took two people to haul the heavy boulder out of the way .
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to slither

to move smoothly and quietly, like a snake

Ex: The frost-covered snake slithered across the icy path .
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to revolve

to turn or move around an axis or center

Ex: The moon revolves around the Earth, causing its phases to change throughout the month.
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to clamber

to climb a surface using hands and feet

Ex: To escape the rising floodwaters , the family had to clamber onto the roof of their house .
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to flop
to flop
[Verb]

to move in a loose, uncontrolled, or erratic manner

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

to move or run away quickly and unexpectedly

Ex: In the chaotic scene , people began to bolt from the crowded concert venue .
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to plop
to plop
[Verb]

to fall or drop with a soft, muffled sound

Ex: The melting ice cream fell from the cone and plopped onto the sidewalk .
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to zip
to zip
[Verb]

to move rapidly

Ex: The child excitedly zipped up and down the playground slide , full of energy .
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to whisk
to whisk
[Verb]

to move quickly and lightly in a particular direction or manner

Ex: The dandelion seeds whisked into the air .
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to streak
to streak
[Verb]

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

Ex: The laser pointer streaks through the air , highlighting key points on the presentation .
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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: Due to the heavy backpack , she had to waddle up the steep hill , taking small , careful steps to maintain her balance .
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