Set 2: Your 49th Flashcards
action verb often used by writers to describe characters speaking?
Said
moving quickly
Running
looking at something closely
Staring
thinking deeply
Contemplating
walking quietly
Tip-toe
utter a loud, deep, prolonged sound, typically because of anger, pain, or excitement.
Roar
move with a smooth continuous motion, typically with little noise.
Glide
speaking in a low voice
Murmuring
moving awkwardly
Stumble
quick look
Glance
moving quickly and with purpose
Dashing
to say or shout something suddenly because of surprise
Exclaim
walking with heavy steps
Stomping
smiling happily
Beaming
move slowly and carefully in order to avoid being heard or noticed.
creep
speak very softly using one’s breath without one’s vocal cords, especially for the sake of privacy.
Whisper
make a sharp change of direction.
zag
look at something with intensity
Gaze
move in a wavelike motion?
Undulate
speak angrily
Snarl
to let fall in drops
drip
look at something with curiosity
peer
move in a circular motion
twirl
speak in a sarcastic tone
Sneer