ACT English and World Knowledge - Human Movement

to walk with a confident and often arrogant gait

to move unsteadily or with difficulty

to move heavily or clumsily, often with loud, heavy footsteps

to move in an uncomfortable or restless manner with twisting or contorted motions

to walk slowly and with heavy steps, especially due to exhaustion, difficulty, or adverse conditions

to move in a relaxed or casual manner

to wander off or deviate from the intended or established path

to go for a long walk or journey, particularly in the mountains, forests, etc. as an adventure

to move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or on a surface with little or no propulsion

to jump quickly and slightly while walking

to move or jerk quickly and involuntarily, often due to fear, excitement, or physical weakness

to shake slightly and repeatedly because of cold

to tremble or shake involuntarily, often as a result of fear, cold, or excitement

to go close or closer to something or someone

to withdraw or move back from a current position, often in response to a threat or change in conditions

to navigate around or avoid something by taking an alternative route or direction

to run at a steady, slow pace, especially for exercise

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

the act or process of moving upward

a movement or action of coming or going downward

to go from one place to another with no specific destination or purpose in mind

to move faster in comparison to other things or people

to climb and reach the summit or the peak of a height

to descend a steep cliff or rock face by sliding down a rope, typically using specialized equipment

to journey on foot, often covering great distances with a sense of purpose or exploration

to move quickly and with short, hasty steps

to run very fast for a short distance, typically as a form of exercise

to make a quick and involuntary movement in response to a surprise, pain, or fear

to walk in shallow water

to travel all the way around something, especially the globe, by sea, air, or land

the act or process of entering or gaining access to a place, typically a building, area, or location

the process or activity of planning and controlling the movement of a vehicle or vessel from one place to another

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

the act or process of exiting or leaving a place, typically a building, area, or location

moving, reacting, or functioning more slowly than usual

moving from place to place without a fixed route or purpose