The Palace Statues Flashcards
1
Q
Slide
A
move (something) smoothly along a surface.
“she slid the keys over the table”
2
Q
Creep
A
move slowly and carefully in order to avoid being heard or noticed.
“he crept downstairs, hardly making any noise”
3
Q
Thud
A
a dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground.
“he hit the floor with a terrific thud”
4
Q
Peep
A
look quickly and furtively at something, especially through a narrow opening.
“his door was ajar and she couldn’t resist peeping in”
5
Q
Furtively
A
in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively.
“I furtively glanced over at my father to see his reaction”
6
Q
Stiffly
A
in a manner that is not relaxed or friendly.
“they stiffly shook hands”
