MOVEMENT VOCABULARY

Wobble: to move unsteadily from side to side with a rocking or swaying motion

Sentence: the boy was wobbling along on his bicycle.

Wriggle: to twist and turn with small, quick movements, often resembling a snake’s motion

Sentence: the snake wriggled across the path and went underneath a bush.

Waggle: to move something, often a body part, back and forth rapidly

Sentence: the leaves of the tree waggled in the wind

Waddle: to walk with short steps and a rocking motion, like a duck

Sentence: the penguins waddle on their rocks and swim in their pool.

Twirl: to spin or rotate rapidly, often with a graceful or playful motion

Sentence: she did a twirl in front of the mirror.

Trudge: to walk heavily and wearily

Sentence: we had to trudge up the track back to the station.

Tremble: to shake or quiver involuntarily, often due to fear, cold, or excitement

Sentence: his voice trembled with emotion as he gave his speech.

Trample: to step heavily or forcefully on something

Sentence: her glasses were trampled underfoot by the crowd.

Traipse: to walk or move around casually or aimlessly

Sentence: i traipsed all over town looking for the right dress.

Swivel: to pivot or turn around a central point

Sentence: she swiveled in her seat to check the time.

Swerve: to make a sudden change in direction, often to avoid an obstacle

Sentence: drivers coming in the opposite direction swerved to avoid the crash.

Stumble: to trip or lose one’s balance while walking

Sentence: she tripped on a toy and began to stumble down the stairs.

Somersault: to flip or roll one’s body forward or backward in the air, typically with a series of rotations

Sentence: i like clowns doing somersaults at the circus and it is indeed fun.