1.

Stride
Definition: To move with or as if with long steps
Example: A moment later I saw her stride into the room, proud of her
success.
2. Strut
Definition: To walk with a proud gait
Example: Showing off the clothes theyre wearing, the models constantly
strut on the catwalk with utmost confidence.
3. Swagger
Definition: To walk with an air of overbearing self-confidence
Example: Swaggering confidently as he went down the stage, the contestant
thought that he gave the best speech.
4. Wobble
Definition: To move or proceed with an irregular rocking or staggering motion
or unsteadily and clumsily from side to side
Example: Since his knees were already painful and tired, the runner wobbled
a bit on his back to the locker rooms.
5. March
Definition: To move along steadily usually with a rhythmic stride and in step
with others
Example: During CAT, students have to march around the football field for
several hours.
6. Stroll
Definition: To walk in a laid-back or idle manner
Example: The couple took a leisurely stroll around the park on one peaceful
summer day.
7. Wade
Definition: To step in or through a medium, as water, offering more resistance
than air
Example: The boy waded through the river in order to get to the riverbank on
the other side.
8. Flit
Definition: To move in an erratic fluttering manner
Example: Birds hastily flit away when disturbed.
9. Soar
Definition: To fly aloft or about
Example: Most of the time, birds soar across the skies in a V-formation.
10.Float
Definition: To drift on or through or as if on or through a fluid
Example: During fall, yellow dried leaves from all sorts of trees float down
onto the ground below.

11.Glide
Definition: To move smoothly, continuously, and effortlessly
Example: Flying squirrels glide through the air to move from tree to tree.
12.Cart
Definition: To carry or convey in or as if in a cart
: To take or drag away without ceremony or by force
Example: Without any chance to explain himself, the boy was carted off to
jail.
13.Roll
Definition: To impel forward with an easy continuous motion
Example: The man rolled the barrels out from the ship onto the pier.
14.Drag
Definition: To draw slowly or heavily
Example: He dragged the sack of rice from the garage into the kitchen.
15.Draw
Definition: To pull up or out of a receptacle or place where seated or carried
Example: The boy was tasked to draw water from the nearby well.
16.Pull
Definition: To exert force upon so as to cause or tend to cause motion toward
the force
Example: Filled with anger and rage, the man pulled the trigger.
17.Tow
Definition: To draw or pull along behind
Example: The car that was crushed in the highway accident was towed away
by a truck.
18.Tug
Definition: To pull hard
Example: Wanting to win so badly, the boy gripped the rope really hard and
tugged with all his strength.
19.Float
Definition: To move or drift about
Example: Along a stream of running water, the ball floated from place to
place until it reached the seas.
20.Ship
Definition: To place or receive on board a ship for transportation by water
Example: New products are shipped out to various malls by the end of each
month.
21.Cast
Definition: To cause to move or send forth by throwing

Definition: To get rid of

Example: Having been taught by my father, I can now cast a fishermans line
with utmost ease.
22.Chuck
Definition: To toss, throw or discard
Example: Having lost all hope and tenacity, the man finally chucked his job.
23.Pitch
Definition: To throw usually with a particular objective or toward a particular
point
Example: During the baseball game, the pitcher kept pitching curve balls and
knuckle balls.
24.Fling
Definition: To throw forcefully, impetuously, or casually
Example: Ash constantly flung Pokeballs at the Pikachu in a desperate
attempt to catch and own one.
25.Hurl
Definition: To send or thrust with great vigor
Example: The caveman hurled big boulders at all those who dared to enter
his cave without permission.
26.Jerk
Definition: To give a quick suddenly arrested push, pull, or twist to
Definition: To propel or move with or as if with a quick suddenly arrested
motion
Example: With hopes of finally waking him up, the girl violently jerked his
boyfriend by the neck.
27.Hurtle
Definition: To move rapidly or forcefully
Example: The ice skater hurtled towards the audience as she lost her balance
and control during the competition.
28.Shoot
Definition: To eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden
release of tension
Example: In order for Miami Heat to win the championships, Wade was tasked
to shoot several shots beyond the arc during the game.
29.Toss
Definition: To fling or heave continuously about, to and fro, or up and down
Example: Due to the heavy rain, the outcome of the tennis match had to be
decided through a coin toss.
30.Ass
Definition: Any of several hardy gregarious African or Asian perissodactyl
mammals smaller than the horse and having long ears

Example: Jesus rode on an ass on His way to Jerusalem.

31.Camel
Definition: Either of two large ruminant mammals used as draft and saddle
animals in desert regions especially of Africa and Asia
Example: To cross the desert, the foreigners rode on several camels.
32.Elephant
Definition: Any of a family of thickset usually extremely large nearly hairless
herbivorous mammals that have a snout elongated into a muscular trunk and
two incisors in the upper jaw developed especially in the male into large ivory
tusks and that include two living forms and various extinct relatives
Example: A really frightening scene to witness is a loose elephant going wild
in a city that is full of buildings and houses.
33.Horse
Definition: A large solid-hoofed herbivorous ungulate mammal domesticated
since prehistoric times and used as a beast of burden, a draft animal, or for
riding
Example: My cousin, an equestrian champion, owns a majestically white
horse that can gallop at incredible speeds.
34.Reindeer
Definition: A large deer with branching antlers found in some cold climates
Example: Of all the animals that possess antlers, reindeers are perhaps the
most famous due to their connection with Santa Claus.
35.Yak
Definition: A large long-haired wild or domesticated ox of Tibet and adjacent
elevated parts of central Asia
Example: My uncle, who happens to be very strong and extremely hairy, has
been given the nickname Yak by the whole clan.
36.Canoe
Definition: A light narrow boat with both ends sharp that is usually propelled
by paddling
Example: The tribe leader had to go alone to the other village for the peace
negotiations since no one else could fit in the canoe.
37.Ferry-boat
Definition: A boat used to ferry passengers, vehicles, or goods
Example: Since the ferry-boat that carried all the rations and supplies of the
American soldiers sunk, they had option but to surrender to the Philippine
army.
38.Schooner
Definition: A typically 2-masted fore-and-aft rigged vessel with a foremast
and a mainmast stepped nearly amidships
Example: Being a plain old defenceless ship, the schooner was easily invaded
and burned down by pirates.

39.Liner
Definition: A ship belonging to a regular line
Example: Possessing a good record when it comes to ferrying people from
province to province all over the Philippines, Super Ferry is easily one of the
most famous liners in the country.
40.Submarine
Definition: A naval vessel designed to operate underwater
Example: During war, submarines can prove to be vital for any participating
country for they have many purposes, such as underwater surveillance and
underwater transportation.
41.Gondola
Definition: A long narrow flat-bottomed boat with a high prow and stern used
on the canals of Venice
Example: Serenading probably originated in Italy, where gondolas are present
in every canal of Venice.
42.Yacht
Definition: A large usually motor-driven craft used for pleasure cruising
Example: Jarvey finally decided to buy a yacht so that he and his wife can
find a different way to spend time together without losing the comfort of
home.
43.Motorboat
Definition: A boat propelled usually by an internal combustion engine
Example: After a series of unfortunate events, Don was lucky enough to find a
working motorboat, which he used to escape from the hungry zombies, by
the dock.
44.Drift
Definition: To become driven or carried along
Example: Jiraiya lay unconscious as he drifted onto the seashore of
Kirigakure.
45.Glide
Definition: To descend gradually in controlled flight
Example: It is somewhat magical to witness an expert glider take off from a
height of a ten or more kilometres, glide gracefully across the sky and
eventually land without any injuries at all.
46.Meander
Definition: To follow a winding or intricate course
Definition: To wander aimlessly or casually without urgent destination
Example: Having no real ambitions in life, the hermit meanders purposelessly
along the seashore of the deserted island.
47.Rill
Definition: To flow like a small channel or stream

Example: Drops of sweat rill across the basketball players face after three
hours of intense training.
48.Ripple
Definition: To flow with a light rise and fall of sound or inflection
Example: During the heavy storm, waves rippled back and forth across the
vast ocean.
49.Run
Definition: To spread or pass quickly from point to point
Example: After longs hours of waiting, water finally ran through the intricate
pipe system of the village.
50.Stream
Definition: To flow in or as if in a stream
Example: Since the internet connection at that time wasnt good, the video
could not be properly streamed online.
51.Mount
Definition: To get up on something above the level of the ground
Example: How high did you mount the miniature rocket?
52.Ascend
Definition: To move upward
Example: When released, helium-filled balloons ascend into the sky.
53.Billow
Definition: To rise in surges
Example: Whenever rain falls heavily, the water in dams billows rapidly to
critical levels.
54.Surge
Definition: To rise and fall actively
Definition: To rise and move in waves or billows
Example: The space shuttle surged through the atmosphere as it made its
way into outer space.
55.Soar
Definition: To rise or increase dramatically
Example: The kite soared up into the sky in a matter of seconds.
56.Rear
Definition: To rise high
Definition: To raise upright
Example: The army reared its countrys flag before charging towards the
enemy.
57.Tower
Definition: To reach or rise to a great height
Definition: To exhibit superior qualities

Example: He towered over his classmates in the class last long test.
58.Rocket
Definition: To rise up swiftly, spectacularly, and with force
Example: Lady Gaga swiftly rocketed into fame after her song, Poker Face,
became a great hit.
59.Dash
Definition: To move with sudden speed
Example: The Fourth Hokage was known as the Yellow Flash due to the
tremendous speed that he reaches when dashing towards his opponents.
60.Pitch
Definition: To move abruptly
Definition: To set to work on energetically
Example: Without any warning, he pitched into the room full of guests.
61.Fall
Definition: To set about heartily or actively
Example: Soon enough, his plan fell into place.
62.Tumble
Definition: To issue forth hurriedly and confusedly
Example: He tumbled as he tried to figure out the correct interpretation of the
haphazard instructions that he got.
63.Plunge
Definition: To cause to penetrate or enter quickly and forcibly into something
Definition: To become pitched or thrown headlong or violently forward and
downward
Example: The robber plunged the knife into the guards torso.
64.Trip
Definition: Put in motion or move to act
Definition: To actuate a mechanism
Example: He accidentally tripped the alarm.
65.Totter
Definition: To move unsteadily
Example: Still groggy from the earthquake and the aftershocks, he tottered
from side to side.
66.Clumsy
Definition: Lacking dexterity, nimbleness, or grace
Example: Admitting that she is clumsy, Arielle always had the problem of
accidentally breaking things at home.
67.Gawky
Definition: Lacking grace in movement or posture

Example: Due to her lack of experience, her dance moves were extremely
gawky.
68.Floundering
Definition: To proceed or act clumsily or ineffectually
Example: His plans never work since all his henchmen are floundering nitwits.
69.Stumbling
Definition: To walk unsteadily
Example: Tod is a stumbling toddler since hes still very young.
70.Staggering
Definition:
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cause
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doubt
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hesitation
Definition: To cause to reel or totter
Example: The dress that she wore to the prom was staggering enough to
draw everyones attention and cause laughter.
71.Wobbling
Definition: To move or proceed with an irregular rocking or staggering motion
or unsteadily and clumsily from side to side
Example: Throughout the whole presentation, he was wobbling mess since he
didnt have enough time to practice at all.
72.Caper
Definition: A capricious escapade
Definition: Jump about playfully
Example: The boys tend to caper here and there whenever theyre together.
73.Gambol
Definition: To skip about in play
Example: The goats near the meadows just wont stop bleating and
gambolling during sunset.
74.Romp
Definition: High-spirited, carefree, and boisterous play
Example: Occasionally, the boys get into a romp when they try to imitate
their favorite wrestlers.
75.Rampage
Definition: To rush wildly about
Example: They get into a rampage whenever they start copying their favorite
characters from Bleach and Naruto.
76.Rollick
Definition: To move or behave in a carefree joyous manner
Example: They rollick and laugh about as if they will never meet again.
77.Bend
Definition: To turn or force from straight or even to curved or angular

Example: Contortionists can easily bend their bodies into fun, exciting and
eye-opening positions.
78.Veer
Definition: To change direction or course
Example: The ship veered from its course after seeing that a huge iceberg
was on its path.
79.Swerve
Definition: To turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course
Example: Swerving on the road is against traffic rules.
80.Shift
Definition: To change the place, position, or direction of
Definition: To change place, position or direction
Example: My fickle-minded friend kept shifting sides during the championship
match of the World Cup.
81.Skid
Definition: To slide without rotating
Definition: To slide sideways away from the center of curvature when turning
Example: Several cars skidded on the slippery road.
82.Swing
Definition: To cause to face or move in another direction
Example: The batter swung his bat so hard that he scored a homerun.
83.Wheel
Definition: To change direction as if revolving on a pivot
Example: Seeing that he made a mistake, the driver wheeled the car towards
the correct destination.
84.Deflect
Definition: To turn aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
Example: Some ninjas claim that they can deflect a samurai sword blow with
one hand only.
85.Glum
Definition: Dreary, sullen
Example:
86.Ill-humored
Definition: Surly, irritable
Example: The continuous rain fall and the three-hour blackout made me feel
so glum deep inside.
87.Grouchy
Definition: Given to grumbling
Definition: Peevish

Example: If classes will not get suspended because of the storm, I will
become really grouchy.
88.Sullen
Definition: Gloomily or resentfully silent
Example: The coldness that the rain brings is enough to change my mood
from ecstatic to sullen.
89.Cross
Definition: Marked by typically transitory bad temper
Example: The lack of internet is making me cross.
90.Gloomy
Definition: Dismally and depressingly dark
Example: Seeing that my whole family is asleep now as I struggle to finish all
my homework, I begin to feel a wee bit gloomy.
91.Surly
Definition: Irritably sullen and churlish in mood or manner
Example: Frustrated and surly with my current situation, I begin cursing the
very instance that I decided to sleep first before working.
92.Grumpy
Definition: Moodily cross
Example: The less sleep I get, the grumpier I become.
93.Snarling
Definition: Surly, angry
Example: To rid myself of this snarling mood, I need to get lots of rest as soon
as possible.
94.Alluring
Definition: Enticing, charming
Example: Right now, my bed seems to be the most alluring thing that I have
ever known.
95.Bewitching
Definition: Enchanting, fascinating
Example: The beauty that I see in front of me is truly bewitching and
intoxicating.
96.Attractive
Definition: Appealing
Definition: Arousing interest or pleasure
Example: If a man finds a woman attractive, then he should get to know that
woman by all means!
97.Enchanting
Definition: Having the ability to enchant; charming, delightful

Example: Nature really has a knack for crafting such enchating and wonderful
sceneries that are truly irreplaceable.
98.Engaging
Definition: Tending to draw favorable attention or interest
Example: That woman was clearly the most engaging among the five for she
was able to draw most of the mens attention for quite a long period of time.
99.Entrancing
Definition: To carry away with delight, wonder, or rapture
Example: That girl was entrancing enough that my friend saw no one else in
the room but her.
100. Fascinating
Definition: Capable of arousing and holding the attention
Example: Tonight, you are indeed fascinating and captivating beyond words.
101. Glamorous
Definition: Full of glamour, beautiful
Example: His date during the grad ball was really glamorous and eyecatching.
102. Ravishing
Definition: curiously attractive, pleasing, or striking
Example: In that dress, you look unusually ravishing and beautiful.
103. Seductive
Definition: Tending to seduce
Definition: Having alluring or tempting qualities
Example: Girls attempt to be seductive by putting more make-up and wearing
clothes that reveal more skin.
Source [for the definitions]:
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2010. Merriam-Webster Online. 12 July
2010
<http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cart>.