Kaarten: working words at ease: chapter 17: movement | Quizlet

loiter (about/around)

go slowly, taking many stops

stationary

not moving or movable, especially said of vehicles

roam through sth, around

walk or travel around, usually without any clear destination

ramble (around/about)

walk slowly and withour purpose, for pleasure, especially in the countryside or for long distances.

veer (to/from sth, off/round)

suddenly change your direction, especially said of vehicles

recoil (from sb, at sth)

to draw back in fear or disgust

momentum

is a technical word that refers to the power of a moving object

gain/gather momentum

progress or development that is becoming faster or stronger. Especially when ut goes downhill.

lose momentum

decelerate

rapid

happening very fast and in short time, often with short repeated movements or sounds

snappy

quick and lively

make it snappy = look snappy

means to hurry up

(spread) like wildfire

meaning sth spreads very quickly, esp. news, rumours or diseases.

hasten (away) (to sth)

hurry

sweep into/out of sth

move quickly and powerfully.

rip through/past

move very quickly and violently through or past a place or object.

bolt

run (away) quickly, esp. because you are frightened

scurry

move hurriedly with short quick steps usually because of danger or bad weather.

scuttle

move hurriedly with short quick steps usually because of danger or bad weather. One can look a bit funny or stupid in the act.

sluggish

not very quick or active

amble

walk leisurely, esp. used for short distances.

lurch

move irregularly or suddenly to one side.

jolt

move while shaking forcefully.

slither

slide unsteadily

bowl along

to move smoothly and quickly.

coast

moving effortlessly, esp. downhill, without using the engine or pedalling.

tag along (behind/with sb)

follow sb closely behind.