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SAT Natural Sciences - Movement

Here you will learn some English words related to movement, such as "locomotion", "siphon", "meander", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences

the act or process of advancing or moving forward in a gradual or orderly manner

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flux
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the amount of energy or particles passing through per unit area per unit time

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the action or process of driving or propelling an object forward through a medium, typically involving the generation of thrust or force

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swoop
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a rapid and sudden drop from the sky

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a substance that helps something move forward

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the position in relation to geographical or directional references

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to increase the speed of movement; to move faster

Ex: With the wind at its back , the sailboat started accelerate, gliding smoothly across the water .
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to constantly move around a gas, air, or liquid inside a closed area

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to strategically navigate or direct a vehicle, object, or oneself through a series of planned movements

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to flit
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to move quickly and lightly from somewhere or something to another

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to track
[Verb]

to move across or through a particular area, often with the intention of reaching a destination or following a specific course

Ex: The tracked along the winding mountain road , enjoying the scenic vistas along the way .
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to swarm
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to gather or travel to a place in large, dense groups

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to seep
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to slowly leak or pass through small openings

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to surpass, exceed, or move faster than someone or something

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to waver
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to move in a rhythmic or repetitive pattern that rises and falls

Ex: The dancer 's flowing wavered gracefully as she moved to the music .
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to align
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to arrange or position things or elements in a straight line or in a coordinated manner

Ex: The gardener aligns the rows of plants to create a neat and organized garden layout .
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to ooze
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to slowly leak or pass through small openings

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to invert
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to flip or reverse the position or arrangement of something

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to sweep
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to move swiftly and smoothly across a surface or through the air, often in a broad or wide-ranging motion

Ex: The swept across the night sky , looking for signs of the missing aircraft .
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to convey or move people or items back and forth between locations

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to cause something to depart from an established course

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to twitch
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to make a sudden, brief, and involuntary movement

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to cart
[Verb]

to move or convey a heavy object with effort

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to tilt
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to incline or lean in a particular direction

Ex: The tilted dangerously after one of its legs gave way .
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to bounce back after hitting a surface

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to uproot or relocate someone or something

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to steer
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to control the direction of a moving object, such as a car, ship, etc.

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

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to lower or cause to move downward in position

Ex: The strong winds seemed depress the surface of the water .
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to hurtle
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to move with speed and intensity

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to siphon
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to transfer liquid from one container to another using a tube or hose, typically by creating a vacuum or by gravity

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to lug
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to transport or haul something heavy or cumbersome with effort

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to move or be drawn towards a center of gravity or mass, influenced by gravitational attraction

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to flop
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to move in a loose, uncontrolled, or erratic manner

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to wag
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to move repeatedly from side to side, often in a rhythmic or playful manner

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to swirl
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to move in a twisting or whirling motion, creating a pattern of circular or spiral motion

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to pivot
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to rotate around a central point or axis

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to move apart and continue in another direction

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to meet or cross another path, line, etc. at a particular point

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to divert
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to change direction or take a different course

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jerky
[Adjective]

sudden, quick, and irregular motions characterized by abrupt starts and stops

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convulsive
[Adjective]

describing sudden and violent actions or motions

Ex: During a storm , trees may sway convulsive movements under the force of strong winds .
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tremulous
[Adjective]

(of the voice or body) shaking in a slight, fragile manner, often due to nerves, fear, age or illness

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clockwise
[Adjective]

moving or turning in the same direction as the hands of a clock

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