Unit 66: Speed: fast and slow Flashcards
1
Q
nip|pop
A
go somewhere quickly and/or for only a short time
2
Q
zip|whizz
A
vehicles going quickly
3
Q
career (v)
The vehicle careered across the road and hit a cyclist.
= hurtle
A
(of a person or vehicle) to move forward very quickly, especially in a way that shows a loss of control
4
Q
scamper|scurry|scuttle
A
small rapid steps
5
Q
plunge|plummet
A
downward movement
6
Q
totter
A
fairly slow movement, but also unsteady
7
Q
sidle
She sidled up to me and whispered something in my ear.
A
walk anxiously and nervously
8
Q
dwadle
Don’t dwadle on the way home.
A
move more slowly than is necessary, or to waste time
