💥 Actions & Movement Words Flashcards

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Sprint

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To run at full speed over a short distance.

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Wander

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To move or travel aimlessly or without a fixed destination.

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Lurk

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To remain hidden or move stealthily, often with sinister intent.

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Dash

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To run or move quickly, typically with urgency.

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Scamper

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To run quickly and lightly, often in a playful or hurried manner.

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Stagger

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To walk or move unsteadily, often due to exhaustion or injury.

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Stride

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To walk with long, purposeful steps.

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Shuffle

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To walk slowly or awkwardly, often dragging the feet.

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Hurtle

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To move rapidly and with force, often in an uncontrolled way.

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Creep

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To move slowly and stealthily, often to avoid being detected.

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Slink

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To move quietly and stealthily, often to avoid notice.

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Gallop

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To move swiftly, typically referring to the way a horse runs.

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Leap

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To jump or spring forward or upward.

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Bound

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To leap or jump with strong, energetic movements.

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Crawl

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To move on hands and knees, or close to the ground.

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Twirl

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To spin or rotate rapidly, often in a graceful or playful manner.

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Pivot

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To turn or rotate around a central point.

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Glide

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To move smoothly and continuously, often in a graceful manner.

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Charge

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To move forward with great speed or aggression, often in a direct manner.

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Tumble

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To fall or roll, often in an uncontrolled way.

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Clamber

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To climb or scramble over something with effort.

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Leapfrog

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To jump over something or someone, often in a playful manner.

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Pounce

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To leap or spring suddenly, often with the intent to catch or surprise.

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Surge

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To move forward with a strong, powerful force.

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Recoil
To pull back or retreat, often in shock or surprise.
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Slide
To move smoothly along a surface, often with little friction.
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Flinch
To make a sudden movement as a reaction to surprise or fear.
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Swerve
To change direction suddenly, often to avoid something.
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Jerk
To make a sudden, sharp movement, often due to surprise or force.
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Drift
To move slowly or aimlessly, often with little control.
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Squeeze
To apply pressure, often in a tight or confined space.
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Wrangle
To argue or struggle over something, often in a physical or verbal way.
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Fumble
To handle something clumsily, often with difficulty.
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Swing
To move back and forth, often suspended from a fixed point.
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Flick
To make a quick, light movement, often with a finger or hand.
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Shove
To push forcefully in a rough or sudden manner.
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Strike
To hit or attack with force or precision.