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C1 · Advanced

Describing Movement and Action

Describe how people move, look and act in connected prose, using precise verbs while separating observation from interpretation.

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English
  1. to take small quick steps; to fidget on one’s feet
  2. to walk with slow, uncertain steps
  3. to walk with a swaying, waddling motion
  4. to limp or hobble
  5. to curl up; to huddle
  6. to freeze for a moment
  7. to lean forward
  8. to turn one’s head
  9. to slow down
  10. to take a step back
  11. to stare
  12. to peek
  13. to glance sideways; to cast a quick glance
  14. to gawk
  15. to saunter
  16. to sneak, to slink
  17. to stagger
  18. to tumble; to move unsteadily
  19. to tiptoe
  20. to strut
  21. to parade
  22. to creep
  23. to stomp

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    Movement and Narrative Viewpoint

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