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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 power or ability to move on one's own without any external force

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the path an object, usually a rocket, follows in air or space

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

Ex: The hikers made steady progression up the mountain , taking breaks to admire the view .
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flux
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the amount of energy or particles passing through per unit area per unit time

Ex: Astronomers study the flux of cosmic rays entering Earth 's atmosphere to learn about cosmic phenomena .
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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

Ex: Swimmers use leg movements for propulsion through the water during races .
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swoop
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a rapid and sudden drop from the sky

Ex: The hawk 's swoop was so swift that its target had no time to react .
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a substance that helps something move forward

Ex: The firefighter used a foam with a special propellant to quickly extinguish the flames .
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the position in relation to geographical or directional references

Ex: During the field trip , the guide explained how to use landmarks for orientation in the dense forest .
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to increase the speed of movement; to move faster

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

Ex: The aquarium 's filtration system circulates water to keep it clean and oxygenated for the fish .
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to strategically navigate or direct a vehicle, object, or oneself through a series of planned movements

Ex: The spacecraft had to maneuver in space to dock with the orbiting space station .
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to flit
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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 track
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to move across or through a particular area, often with the intention of reaching a destination or following a specific course

Ex: The cyclist 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

Ex: Soldiers swarmed into the town to secure the area .
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to seep
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to slowly leak or pass through small openings

Ex: The aroma of coffee seeped through the house , waking everyone up .
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to surpass, exceed, or move faster than someone or something

Ex: Advances in medical research are critical to outpace the spread of emerging diseases .
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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 skirt 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 carefully 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

Ex: The juice oozed from the orange as she squeezed it .
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to invert
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to flip or reverse the position or arrangement of something

Ex: The choreographer asked the dancers to invert their formation for the final scene .
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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 searchlight 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

Ex: The water taxi shuttles tourists between different islands , offering a scenic transport option .
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to cause something to depart from an established course

Ex: The captain deviated the ship 's course to avoid a potential collision with an iceberg .
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to twitch
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to make a sudden, brief, and involuntary movement

Ex: The dog 's paw twitched as it dreamed of chasing imaginary prey .
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to cart
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to move or convey a heavy object with effort

Ex: The janitor carted heavy trash bins from each office to the main dumpster outside .
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to tilt
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to incline or lean in a particular direction

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

Ex: After hitting the trampoline , the gymnast rebounded with a graceful flip .
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to uproot or relocate someone or something

Ex: The organization sought to enhance diversity by transplanting employees to international offices .
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to steer
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to control the direction of a moving object, such as a car, ship, etc.

Ex: She steered the plane smoothly onto the runway for landing .
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(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 lower or cause to move downward in position

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

Ex: The rushing river hurtled over the waterfall , creating a powerful cascade of water .
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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

Ex: Farmers siphon water from the irrigation canal to water their fields during dry seasons .
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to lug
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to transport or haul something heavy or cumbersome with effort

Ex: The delivery personnel had to lug the oversized package to the customer 's doorstep .
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to move or be drawn towards a center of gravity or mass, influenced by gravitational attraction

Ex: Galaxies gravitate towards each other over immense cosmic distances , forming clusters and filaments in the universe .
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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 to flop comically during the performance .
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to wag
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to move repeatedly from side to side, often in a rhythmic or playful manner

Ex: The squirrel wagged its fluffy tail while perched on the tree branch .
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to lumber
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to move in a slow, heavy, and awkward manner, often due to the size or weight of the body or object being carried

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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

Ex: The sand has been swirling in intricate patterns under the influence of the desert winds .
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to pivot
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to rotate around a central point or axis

Ex: The windmill blades were designed to pivot with the wind , optimizing energy capture .
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to move apart and continue in another direction

Ex: In the city 's central square , several streets diverged, leading to various neighborhoods .
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to meet or cross another path, line, etc. at a particular point

Ex: The paths of the two hikers intersected in the dense forest .
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to divert
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to change direction or take a different course

Ex: In response to unexpected obstacles on the hiking trail , the group decided to divert and explore a nearby clearing .
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jerky
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The old film reel showed jerky movements due to its degraded condition .
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convulsive
[Adjective]

describing sudden and violent actions or motions

Ex: The experimental setup experienced convulsive vibrations when subjected to intense pressure.
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tremulous
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(of the voice or body) shaking in a slight, fragile manner, often due to nerves, fear, age or illness

Ex: She wrote a tremulous note apologizing for the misunderstanding .
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clockwise
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The dancers moved in a clockwise circle around the floor.
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