Lecture 8: Basic Concepts 2 Flashcards
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to dash
going somewhere very quickly on foot or in a vehicle
to tear, fly, race
going somewhere very quickly on foot or in a vehicle
to pop into
same as to nip into, going a short distance quickly,
to zip/wizz
a vehicle going quickly
to bolt
fast movement over a short distance, running away
to career
moving rapidly, out of control
to scamper
small rapid steps, like a small animal running
to scurry
small rapid steps, like a small animal running
to scuttle
small rapid steps, like a small animal running
accelerate
to speed up, only about transport
to plunge
downward movement, as well as speed, most used metaphorically
to plummet
downward movement, as well as speed, most used metaphorically
to rocket
fast upward movement, metaphorically, strong associations with financial matters
to soar
fast upward movement, metaphorically, strong associations with financial matters
primary associations with birds
feelings -> happiness and being carefree
slump/tumble
opposite of soar and rocket in a financial context
rapid downward movement
