Instituto Superior delI

Profesorado “Dr.
Joaquín V.
González”

Lecturer: Luisa Liev

Students : Daniela Simonelli- Hernan

Rodriguez –
Agueda Molina- Rebeca Binderman-
Melina
Urbanek- Franco Iacopetti- Daniela
Mignaburu-
Aldana Mancinelli.

Language I- E 2016
 WAYS OF WALKING

AMBLE

To walk at a slow, leisurely pace.

They ambled along for miles.

BARGE

To hurry through a place in a rude or forceful way.

The man barged into her and ran on without stopping.

BEETLE

To go quickly.

Hoping to miss the traffic jams, she bettled off home at four o’ clock.

BREEZE

To walk quickly and confidently, without worry or embarrassment.

She just breezed in, as if she’d only been away a day instead of a year.

Breezy manners (=relaxed)

CANNON

To hit against somebody as you’re running.

I was rushing along when I cannoned into an old lady walking the other
way

CLUMP

To walk noisily with slow heavy steps.

She clumped up the stairs in her boots.

CRAWL

To move slowly with the body close to the ground or on hands and knees.

A baby crawls before he can walk.

CREEP

To move slowly and quietly with the body close to the ground.
The cat crept silently towards the bird.
DART

To move quickly and suddenly in the specified direction.

She darted away when I came in.

DASH

To move quickly and suddenly, rush.

I must dash or I'll miss the train.

EDGE

To move gradually with small movements.

Paul decided to edge away from the crowd.

.FLOUNCE

To walk with large noticeable movements, especially to attract attention or show that
you are angry

.“Don’t expect any help from me in the future!” he said and flounced out of the room.

FROGMARCH

To force somebody to walk by holding his arms tightly by his side, usually because of bad
behaviour.

The prefect frogmarched the boy to the detention room.

HIKE

To take a long walk in the mountains or countryside, as an adventure.

The group hiked up to the top of the hill.

HOBBLE

To walk with difficulty.

The old man hobbled along the street with the aid of his stick.

HOP

To move by jumping on one foot.

The man hopped down the road after hurting his foot.
JOG

To run slowly and steadily, as a way of exercising.

She goes jogging everyday.

LIMP

To walk unevenly because one leg is hurt.

That man is hurt, he's limping.

LOLLOP

Run with long awkward steps.

The dog came lolloping down the path.

LOPE

To run with long step,

The man loped off after the ball.

LUNGE

To make a sudden movement towards somebody or something.

The boxer lunged forward and grabbed his opponent by the arm.

LURCH

To stagger.

The drunken man was lurching along the street.

MARCH

To walk with regular steps of equal length.

Demonstrators marched through the streets of the city.

MEANDER

Walk in a slow, relaxed way instead of taking the most direct way possible.

.As I was sitting in the park, I watched as couples seemed to meander around happily.
MOOCH

Wander, walk slowly without any purpose.

John mooched about the shops.

MOSEY (Inf)

To walk slowly, usually without a special purpose.

I’ll just mosey on down to the beach for a while.

OUTRUN

To move faster or further than something or somebody.

The man easily outran the police officer who was chasing him.

PACE

To walk with regular steps.

He paced up and down the platform, waiting for the train.

PAD

To walk softly and quietly.

The child padded barefoot down the stairs.

PADDLE (BrE), WADE(AmE)

To walk for pleasure without shoes or socks in water that is not very deep.

The children were paddling in the lake.

PARADE

To walk or march together to celebrate or protest.

Demonstrators paraded through the streets of the city.

PLOD
To walk with heavy steps or with difficulty.

Labourers plodded home through the muddy fields.

PRANCE

To walk with high steps or large movements, in a confident way.

She pranced around her room, pretending to be an actress.

PROWL

To walk slowly and quietly because you are involved in a criminal activity or because you are
looking for something.

Street gangs usually prowl this alley.

RAMBLE

To walk for pleasure with no particular destination.

He likes rambling around in the country.

ROAM

To wander.

They roamed through the streets for hours.

RUSH

To hurry, move quickly because you need to get somewhere soon.

She was late so she decided to rush off down the hall.

SASHAY

To walk in a confident way, moving the body from side to side, especially so that people look at
you.

The models sashayed down the aisle showing their clothes.

SAUNTER

To stroll.

They sauntered around the park.

SCAMPER

To run quickly and playfully

The children were scampering up the steps.

SCRAMBLE

To climb up or down, or over something quickly and with difficulty.

They had to scramble up to the top of the hill to see the view.

SCURRY

To move quickly with short steps, because you are in a hurry.

He was late so he had to scurry off to work.

SCUTTLE

To move quickly with short steps, because you are afraid or do not want to be noticed.

The mouse scuttled off when we entered the room.

SHUFFLE

Talk very slowly and noisily, without lifting one's feet off the ground.

His legs were aching so much that he shuffled to bed.

SKIP

To move forward with quick steps and jumps.

The child skipped with joy towards his father.

SLIDE

To move smoothly over a surface.

I was sliding on the ice.

SLIP

To slide accidentally.

She slipped on the ice and broke her leg.

SNEAK

To go quietly and secretly in order to avoid being seen or heard.

The boy sneaked in without paying.

SPRINT

To run very quickly for a short distance.

The kids sprinted down the stairs.

STAGGER

To walk unsteadily as if about to fall.

He was so drunk that he staggered all the way home.

STALK

To walk in a proud or angry way, with long steps.

The teacher turned and stalked out of the classroom.

STOMP

To walk with intentionally heavy steps, especially as a way of showing that you are annoyed.

She stomped up the stairs and slammed her bedroom door.

He woke up in a bad mood and stomped off to the bathroom.

To put a foot down on the ground hard and quickly, making a loud noise, often to show anger.

The boy was stomping his foot and refusing to take his

medicine. She stood by the road,stomping his feet to stay warm.

Why did you stomp on that insect?

STORM OUT

To enter/leave a place angrily.

He stormed out of the house, slamming the door as he went.

STRIDE

To walk with long steps.

She strode across the fields.

STROLL

To walk for pleasure.

They strolled around the park.

STRUT

To walk in a proud way, with the chest out and trying to look important.

He strutted past us, ignoring our greeting.

STUMP

To walk heavily and stiffly.

They stumped up the hill.

SWAGGER

To walk proudly, strut.

After winning the first prize, the player swaggered about proudly.

TEAR

To run or move quickly in a dangerous or careless way.

When the storm started, they tore back into the house.

TIPTOE

To walk on the tips of one's toes.

She tiptoed to the bed so as not to wake the baby.

TODDLE

To walk with short unsteady steps.

Her two-year-old son toddled into the room.

TOTTER

To sway as if about to fall. To shake and move from side to side. To walk unsteadily.

Several piles of book tottered and fell.

She tottered unsteadily down the stairs in her high- heeled shoes

TREK

To hike; make a long, difficult journey on foot.

For ten days she trekked across the mountains of China.

TRIP

To walk with short quick steps, usually as young girls do.

The little girl tripped happily up the road.

TRIP OVER

To catch one's foot on something and stumble or fall.

He tripped over the step and fell.

TRUDGE

To walk slowly and with effort because one is tired.

We were very tired after trudging through the deep snow for two hours.

WADDLE

To walk with short steps, moving the body from one side to another, used especially to talk about
birds or people with fat bodies.

The fat man waddled off to the restaurant for lunch.

WANDER

To move without a fixed purpose or destination.

They enjoy wandering through the countryside.

Doodle : To scribble or draw aimlessly .

To pass time idly.( kill time)

Eg. Goris was doodling all over his textbooks

Dwaddle:

To do something or go somewhere very slowly, taking more time than is necessary.

Stop dawdling! You ll be late for school!

She mustn’t dwaddle- she has to make the phone call now.

WRING

WRING: Hold something tightly with both hands and twisted by turning your hands
in opposite directions.

e.g Laura wrung out her shirt and hung it

out to dry.

GLIDE
Glide:

To move in a smooth effortless manner.

Eg. The submarine glided through the water.

She came gliding gracefully into the bathroom in a flowing gown.

I love my new pen – it just glides across/ over the paper

To move silently and furtively .

Eg The thief glided across the room

To cause to move or pass smoothly,silently.

Eg She glided the key into the lock.

To pass imperceptibly .

Eg.The autumn days glided by.

FIDGET
Fidget : move about restlessly

To make restless or uneasy movements with something

He was fidgeting with his pen

The bore child

FIDDLE
Fiddle: To touch or handle something in a nervously way.

Tinker with something in an attempt to make minor adjustments or improvements.

He fiddled with the collar of his shirt as he spoke.

He fiddled with the blind trying to prevent the sun from shining in her eyes.

FLICK
Flick : move or hit something with a quick sudden movement .

To look through the parts of something by making quick movements with the fingers.

He flicked through a crate of old records.

She quickly flicked the crumbs off the table.

He flicked the loose hairs from his shoulders .

Quiver : shake slightly because of strong emotion.

Harriet s bottom lip quivered and tears started in her eyes

CRINGE

Cringe: to feel disgust or embarrassment and often to show this feeling by a movement of
your body or face.

To make a sudden movement from fear of being hit.

I always cringe when I hear that
song.
I cringed at the sight of my dad dancing .

She cringed away from the blow.

JAB
Jab: to push or hit something forcefully and quickly with a thin object

To punch sb with short straight blows.

To poke or thrust abruptly: jabbed a knife into the log.

To stab or pierce: jabbed the steak with a fork.
To make an abrupt poking or thrusting motion: jabbed at the pickles with his fork..
The doctor jabbed the needle into the dog s leg.
Watch out ! You nearly jabbed me in the eye with that umbrella!

BROWSE

Browse: Scan through a text or websites.

to look at many things in a store, in a newspaper, etc., to see if there is something

interesting or worth buying .
 e.g He stopped to browse around a second-hand bookshop I

decided to spend the night browsing the Internet .

This brochure is well worth a browse

TILT
Tilt : to cause to move into a sloping position.

He tilted the chair backwards and put his feet up on his desk.

He looked up at him with his head tilted to one side

 JIGGLE

To move from side to side or up and down with quick short movements or to make something
do this.
If the door won t open, try jiggling the key in the lock
If the radio doesn’t work, just give it a quick jiggle.

Eg. The jello jiggled on the plate.

Quake: A slight shake because of strong emotion.
Every time I get on the plane I quake with fear.
Jared stood outside the head teacher s office quaking in his shoes.

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 FLAIL
FLAIL. To wave or swing vigorously;

E.g She ran for the house in a terrible rage,her arms flailing in the air.

My arms flailing helplessly in the water

I was flailing about in the water

June flailed her arms to get their attention.

A wasp came towards us and Howard started flailing his arms around.

SQUIRM
SQUIRM

To move from side to side in an awckward way because of pain, embarrassment or

nervousness.
 Eg . Nobody spoke for at least five minutes and Rachel squirmed in
her chair with embarrassment.

The fish squirmed on the ground for a few moments and then lay still

SHUDDER

SHUDDER: shake suddenly with small movements because of a very unpleasant thought or
feeling

Eg.The sight of so much blood made him shuddered

 FIST PUMP/FIST BUMP

FIST PUMP/FIST BUMP: The action of moving your closed hand up and down several times
when celebrating a victory or success

FLINCH

FLINCH :. To draw back suddenly, as from pain, shock or fear

: He flinched as the cold water struck him.

to avoid contact (shy away) .

Eg he never flinched from his duty

Eg. He didn’t even flinch when the nurse clean the wound

TOSS

To throw something carelessly

E.g I tossed a clove of garlic into the stew.

They tossed the beggers a few coins.

If you toss your hair or a part of your body you move it up and back.
E.g She tossed back her hair ..

To move about from side to side or turn a lot in bed, especially because you cannot sleep

E.g I was tossing and turning around in bed

I tossed a few clothes into the suitcase

She glanced at the letter an then tossed it into the bin.

 RECOIL

RECOIL : to draw back because of fear and disgust .

To refuse to accept an idea or principle .

e.g She wondered how it would be like to touch him and recoil at the thought .

He leaned forward to kiss her and she recoiled in horror.

 MOVEMENT AND POSTURE

To stumble = to hit your foot against something

The child stumbled over a stone and fell.

To creep = to move quietly / secretely

I'll leave the door open. Just creep in so as not to wake the baby.

The cat crept towards the bird and caught it.

To slip out = move quietly or quickly without attracting

attention

She slipped out of the room without being seen.

To jog = to walk very quickly or run

To crawl =

1. move slowly along the ground as snakes do

2. move on the hands and knees like a baby

The thief crawled along the garden and broke into the house.

All babies crawl before they walk.

To lurch =

1. move suddenly forward or sideways, usually beacause you

can't control your movements

2. to stop with a sudden uncontrolled movement

The drunken man was lurching and staggering across the street.
I was so scared that I lurched across the park.

To march = walk quickly with firm, regular steps as in a

parade

The soldiers marched along the street to celebrate the National Day.

To roll = to move somewhere by turning over and over.

"The ball rolled off the table onto the floor."

To spin = to turn something around fast.

"In the casino we placed a bet and watched the roulette wheel
spin around and around."

To shake = to move up and down or backwards and

forwards quickly in short movements.

"The winner shook the bottle of champagne before opening it."

SIT /sɪt/ (sitting, sat, sat)

to sit at a table/desk
to sit in an armchair
to sit on a chair/a horse/the ground
He came and sat (down) next to me.
To sit in an upright posture
To have/maintain a good posture
A poor posture / rounded shoulder / reading neck posture

Opposite: stand tall

SLUMP + AGAINST/OVER/BACK /slʌmp/ [I usually + adverb or preposition] to sit or

fall heavily and suddenly
She slumped into the chair, exhausted.
She slumped against the wall
They found her slumped over her desk
Carol slumped back in her chair
To sit in a slumped position . To be slumped

SLOUCH/slaʊtʃ/ [I] to stand, sit or walk with the shoulders hanging forward and the
head bent slightly over so that you look tired and bored.
Straighten your back - try not to slouch.
A couple of boys were slouched over the table reading magazines.
A group of teenagers were slouching around outside the building.
Tim sat slouched in his chair when his mother came and told him off.

HUDDLE: verb [ I usually + adv/prep ] /ˈhʌd.əl/ To come close together in a group, or

to hold your arms and legs close to your body, especially because of cold or fear:
Everyone huddled round the fire to keep warm.
It was so cold that we huddled together for warmth.
Sophie was so frightened by the noise of the fireworks that she huddled (up) in a
corner of the room.
LOUNGE [intransitive]
1 [always + adverb/preposition] to stand, sit, or lie in a lazy or relaxed way:
Nathan was lounging on the grass bank outside the cottage.

lounge around: Br. English. to spend time relaxing and doing nothing, often when you
should be doing something[= laze around]:
James does nothing but lounge around the apartment.

You lounge when you sit, lie or lean in a relaxed or lazy way.
Tim is so lazy! He lounges in front of the TV all day long. = Sitting with legs apart
(relaxed posture)

SPRAWL also SPRAWL OUT [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] to lie or sit

with your arms or legs stretched out in a lazy or careless way:
He sprawled out on the sofa.
I tripped on a stone and went sprawling on the pavement.
a blow which sent him sprawling
PLUMP (sb/sth) down - phrasal verb
INFORMAL
to sit down suddenly and heavily, or to put an object or child down suddenly and
without taking care
She plumped down next to me on the sofa.
He rushed in and plumped himself down in a chair.
Joan sat down at the front of the bus, and plumped her bags down beside her.

AKIMBO: with legs akimbo: with your legs wide apart.

The sailor sat with his legs akimbo.
She can straddle a bike with legs akimbo!!

Lotus position (yoga)

Crossed-legged sitting
Cross one’s legs
You cross your legs when you place one of them over the other.
Whenever Susan calls, Maria sits down on her bed, crosses her legs and talks on the
phone for ages.

LOCKING OF ANKLES

HUNCH /hʌntʃ/ verb [ I or T ] to lean forward with your shoulders raised or to bend
your back and shoulders into a rounded shape
We hunched round the fire to keep warm.
As the wind started to blow, James hunched his shoulders and thrust his hands deep into
his pockets.

Walking, hands in pockets, hunched shoulders.

DUCK /dʌk/ verb

1. [ I or T ] to move your head or the top part of your body quickly down, especially to
avoid being hit
I saw the ball hurtling towards me and ducked (down) .
Duck your head or you'll bang it on the doorframe.
2. [ I + adverb or preposition ] to move quickly to a place, especially in order not to be
seen
When he saw them coming, he ducked into a doorway.

CROUCH /kraʊtʃ/ verb [ I ] to bend your knees and lower yourself so that you are
close to the ground and leaning forward slightly. This usually shows fear.
She saw him coming and crouched (down) behind a bush.
When the police started shooting, the burglar crouched behind the coach.

KNEEL /niːl/ verb [ I ] knelt, kneeled. To go down into, or stay in a position where one
or both knees are on the ground
She knelt (down) beside the child.
He knelt in front of the altar and prayed.
Peter knelt down and prayed for his Argentina to win the World Cup.

Kneel down : you kneel down when you go down on your knees.
The policeman kneeled down and looked through the keyhold.

Go down on your knees : you go down on your knees when you kneel down for
example to apologize
You should go down on your knees and apologize for breaking that expensive vase.
LEAN /liːn/ verb [ I or T usually + adv/prep ] leaned or UK ALSO leant to (cause to)
slope in one direction, or to move the top part of the body in a particular direction.
She leaned forward and whispered something in my ear.
I sat down next to Bernard, who leaned over to me and said "You're late."
Lean your head back a bit.

ROCK /rɒk/
[I or T] to (cause someone or something to) move backwards and forwards or from
side to side in a regular way.
He picked up the baby and gently rocked her to sleep.
If you rock back on that chair, you're going to break it.

PERCH /pɜːtʃ/ perch in/on, etc. sth. To sit on or near the edge of something
We perched on bar stools and had a beer.
A blackbird was perching on the gate.
[I or T] to be in a high position or in a position near the edge of something, or to put
something in this position
The village is perched on top of a high hill.
SQUAT/skwɒt/ (-tt-) [I] to position yourself close to the ground balancing on the front
part of your feet with your legs bent under your body
She squatted on the ground and warmed her hands by the fire.
He squatted down and examined the front wheel of his bike.

ON ALL FOURS
You are or move on all fours when you do it supported on your hands and knees.

LIE (POSITION) /laɪ/

[I + adverb or preposition L] (lying, lay, lain) to be in or move into a horizontal position
on a surface
to lie in bed
to lie on a beach
to lie on your side
A cat lay in front of the fire.
He lies awake at night, worrying.
A pen lay on the desk.

[I + adverb or preposition L] (lying, lay, lain) If something lies in a particular place,

position or direction, it is in that place, position or direction
There's an old pair of shoes of yours lying at/in the bottom of the wardrobe.
The river lies 30km to the south.
Cambridge United are lying third in the league.
Here lies the body of Mary Taylor (= This is where Mary Taylor is buried).
There are several houses lying empty in the town.
The town lay in ruins.
The ship lies off (= is positioned near) the coast of Spain.

[I + adverb or preposition] (lying, lay, lain) to exist

The hardest part of the competition still lies ahead of us.

SWAY/sweɪ/

[I] to move slowly from side to side

The trees were swaying in the wind.
The movement of the ship caused the mast to sway from side to side/backwards and
forwards.
A drunk was standing in the middle of the street, swaying uncertainly and trying hard to
stay upright.

[T] to cause something to move or change

Recent developments have swayed the balance of power in the region.

DODGE/dɒdʒ/ verb [ I or T ] to avoid being hit by something by moving quickly to one

side
He dodged to avoid the hurtling bicycle.

BEND /bend/ verb bent , bent CURVE

1. [ I or T ] to (cause to) curve

I bent down and picked up the coins lying on the road.
Now, bend forward/over and touch your toes!
Make sure you bend your knees when you're picking up heavy objects.
The road bends to the left after the first set of traffic lights.
After her fall she complained that she couldn't bend her leg properly.
2. on bended knee
on bended knee
in a position in which the knee of one leg is touching the floor
He went down on bended knee to ask her to marry him.

Bend down/over
You bend down or over when you move part of your body to the floor or towards
something in order to reach it.
Emma bent over to pick up the coins that had fallen of her purse.

BOW /baʊ/ verb [ I or T ] To bend your head or body forward, especially as a way of
showing someone respect or expressing thanks to people who have watched you
perform
They bowed to the Queen.
We bowed our heads in prayer.
He bowed down (= very low) before (= in front of) the king and begged for mercy.
After the play, the main actor bowed in front of the crowd, who clapped him warmly.

CURTSY /kɜ:tsi/ You curtsy when you bend your knees with one foot in front of
another as a formal greeting.
After the show, the ballerina curtsied to the audience.

STOOP /stuːp/ verb [ I ] to bend the top half of the body forward and down
The doorway was so low that we had to stoop to go through it.
Something fell out of her coat pocket and she stooped down and picked it up.
SPIN /spɪn/ verb spinning , spun , spun
The Earth spins on its axis.
The roulette players silently watched the wheel spin around/round .

SWING /swɪŋ/ verb swung , swung. To move sideways

1. [ I or T ] to move easily and without interruption backwards and forwards or from
one side to the other, especially from a fixed point, or to cause something or someone
to do this
He walked briskly along the path swinging his rolled-up umbrella.
The door swung open.
2. [ I ] to change
His mood swings between elation and despair.

TOSS AND TURN: Keep on moving and changing your position in bed because you
cannot sleep

STRETCH /stretʃ/ You stretch when you extend a part of your body tightening muscles in order to
reach something or after doing exercise.
Ron had to stretch his hand to reach the pot of biscuits his mother had left on the top
shelf.

DANGLE /ˈdæŋ.gl / verb [ I or T ] to hang loosely, or to hold something so that it hangs

loosely
Loose electric wires were dangling from the wall.
He dangled the puppet in front of the children.

SHRINK /ʃrɪŋk/ verb shrank , shrunk . [ I usually + adverb or preposition ] LITERARY

to move away from someone or something because you are frightened.
The child shrank behind the sofa as his father shouted at him.
When she was younger she would shrink (away) from me whenever I spoke to her.
to shrink responsibilities (to avoid)
A shrinking violet (INFML) a person who is very shy and does not want to attract
attention

SHRUG /ʃrʌg/ verb [ I or T ] -gg- to raise your shoulders and then lower them in order
to say you do not know or are not interested in something.
"Where's Dad?" "How should I know?" replied my brother, shrugging.
He shrugged his shoulders as if to say that there was nothing he could do about it.

QUIVER: shake slightly because of a strong emotion.

Ann’s bottom lip quivered and tears started in her eyes

SLITHER /ˈslɪð.ə r / /-ɚ/ verb [ I usually + adv/prep ] (of bodies) to move easily and
quickly across a surface while twisting or curving
She watched the snake slither away.
SQUIRM /skwɜːm/ verb [ I ] to move from side to side in an awkward way because of
nervousness, embarrassment, or pain.
Nobody spoke for at least five minutes and Rachel squirmed in her chair with
embarrassment.
The fish squirmed on the ground for a few moments and then lay still.
I used to squirm whenever people looked at me.

JIGGLE
To move from side to side or up and down with quick short movements or to make
something do this.
If the door won t open, try jiggling the key in the lock
If the radio doesn’t work, just give it a quick jiggle.

The jello jiggled on the plate.

QUAKE: A slight shake because of strong emotion.
Every time I get on the plane I quake with fear.
Jared stood outside the head teacher s office quaking in his shoes.

SHUDDER: shake suddenly with small movements because of a very unpleasant

thought or feeling
The sight of so much blood made him shuddered
FLINCH: To draw back suddenly, as from pain, shock or fear
He flinched as the cold water struck him.
to avoid contact (shy away) .
He didn’t even flinch when the nurse clean the wound

RECOIL: to draw back because of fear or disgust.

He leaned forward to kiss her and she recoiled in horror.

WRIGGLE /ˈrɪg.l / verb

1. [ I or T ] to twist your body, or move part of your body, with small, quick movements
A large worm wriggled in the freshly dug earth.
Baby Martha was wriggling her toes in the sand.
2. [ I + adverb or preposition ] to move somewhere using short, quick twisting
movements
The tunnel was low and dark, but she managed to wriggle through to the other side.
After twisting and turning for a while, he managed to wriggle free.

WRITHE /raɪð/ verb . to make large twisting movements with the body
The pain was so unbearable that he was writhing in agony.
She was writhing around/about on the ground.

SHAKE/ʃeɪk/ (shook, shaken)

[I] If you are shaking, your body makes quick short movements, or you feel as if it is
doing so, because you are frightened or nervous
She was shaking as she opened the letter.
Her voice shook as she spoke about the person who attacked her.
I was shaking in my shoes/boots (= very nervous) about having to tell Dad what I'd
done.
I was shaking like a leaf/ UK like a jelly (= very nervous) before my exam.

THUMB/θʌm/
You thumb when you make a signal using your thumb to make passing drivers stop.
Maria met her fiancé thumbing on the road to Mar del Plata asking for a gallon of petrol.

WAVE: move your hand(s) to say goodbye

CLICK ONE’S FINGERS

You click your fingers when you make a short sharp sound using your fingers in order
to call somebody’s attention.
Mr Jenkins wouldn’t stop annoyingly clicking his fingers at the waiter.

FLAIL To wave or swing vigorously;

She ran for the house in a terrible rage, her arms flailing in the air.
My arms flailing helplessly in the water
I was flailing about in the water
June flailed her arms to get their attention.
A wasp came towards us and Howard started flailing his arms around.

FIST PUMP/FIST BUMP: The action of moving your closed hand up and down several
times when celebrating a victory or success.

Arms akimbo /ɑ:mz əˈkɪmbaʊ/

You are with your arms akimbo if you place your hands on your hips and your elbows
stick out.
It was three o’clock in the morning and Mr Jenkings was waiting for his daughter to come
back from her date with his arms akimbo.

Drum one’s fingers / finger tapping

You drum your fingers when you hit a surface continuously. (grow tired or impatient)
Fred drummed his fingers on his desk while waiting for his wife to call.

Raise your arms

Pick your nose
Rub your eyes
Wrap your arms around yourself

Arms crossed in front of the chest / fold your arms

She stood by the door with her arms fold waiting for her boyfriend to arrive.
Pat your stomach (because you are hungry or have a stomachache)
To massage your temples (because you have a headache)
Hands on hips
Rest your chin in your hand (in deep thought)

Head in hands (ashamed, boredom)

Brisk rubbing of the hands (cold, excited or waiting eagerly) This may show that
the hands are cold, which may mean that one is excited about something, or waiting
eagerly.

Stroke the chin or beard (deep thought)

Catapult posture (relaxed)

Steepling: placing fingertips together

Hands clasped behind back

Pat or fondle your hair / Run hand through hair

Arms at sides
Raise your hands overhead
Reach up towards the sky with your fingertips
Put your hands up / behind your head (the police)

NOD /nɒd/ verb [ I or T ] -dd- . To move your head down and then up, especially to
show agreement, approval or greeting.
Many people in the audience nodded in agreement.
When I suggested a walk, Elena nodded enthusiastically
The judge nodded at the foreman to proceed

- You may nod to greet or say thank you to somebody.

Adam nodded his thanks to Mel for bringing him the newspaper.
- It is used for pointing or signalling something.

I asked where the Big Ben was and my uncle nodded towards the left.

- You may nod several times when listening to music.

Frank walked nodding in time to the music and he didn’t see the bus coming.

- And you nod when you are falling asleep as well!

My grandfather sat nodding in front of the TV during the whole match.

TILT: Verb. to cause to move into a sloping position. (interest, boredom, flirtation)
He tilted the chair backwards and put his feet up on his desk.
He looked up at him with his head tilted to one side.

Overly tilted head

Quick tilting of head
Prolonged tilting of head

Screw up your face : You screw up your face when you twist it to show disapproval.
She screwed up her face in a look of intense disapproval.

Lowered head

CRANE /kreɪn/ verb [ I usually + adv/prep T ] to stretch in order to look at something

He craned forward to see the procession.
Mike was craning his neck to get the first glimpse of the car.

Knit your brows: worried, think hard

Placing finger tips together

This is called "steepling," or placing fingertips together to demonstrate control or

authority. This is one of the body language examples that bosses and other authority
figures use to show that they are in con
Open palms, facing upward

This gesture is a sign of honesty, sincerity, submission, and innocence. This is how
some people show submission and respect during church worship.

Locking of ankles

Whether you are sitting or standing, when your ankles are locked, you
are communicating apprehension or nervousness.
Ear pulling

Pulling an ear lobe can mean one is trying to make a decision, but remains
indecisive about something.

Head nodding

This gesture usually signifies agreement or bowing, a submissive gesture that shows one
is going along with another person's opinions.
Lint picking

Picking of imaginary lint is another one of the body language examples of displacement
gestures, which one uses to show disapproval of the attitudes or opinions of other. This
action makes one look away from the other person while doing some irrelevant action.

Catapult posture

This seated version of the “Hands-on-Hip” male posture with the hands behind the head
and elbows pointed out is used to intimidate or show a relaxed attitude, thus giving a
false sense of security before an ambush is made.
Lowered Head

This indicates one is hiding something. When you lower your head while you are
being complimented, you may be showing shyness, shame, or timidity. It may also
convey that you are keeping distance from another person, showing disbelief, or
thinking to yourself.

More body language examples

Here are some more body language examples and their meanings:

Standing straight, with shoulders back – this posture shows that one is
feeling confident and it is often accompanied by walking with brisk strides.
One-sided head tilt – tilting the head suggests that one is listening with
interest in what others are saying.
Overly tilted head – this may be a sign of sympathy, playfulness or
flirtation, when accompanied by a smile. However, depending on your eye,
brow or mouth gestures, a tilted head may mean that you are confused or maybe
challenging someone.
Looking down, away from the body – this may indicate guilt or shame.
To validate this feeling, revert back to the discussion and see if the body
language meaning is the same.
Standing, hands on hips – can mean readiness or aggression
Shifting of weight or foot movement – suggests that one is impatient,
nervous, excited, scared, or even intimidated.
Sitting, legs crossed, slight kicking of foot - can mean
boredom Sitting, with legs apart – a relaxed posture
Walking, hands in pocket, hunched shoulders – can mean dejection
Eye rubbing – can mean doubt or disbelief
Hands clasped behind back – can mean frustration, anger, or
apprehension
Pinching the nose bridge, eyes closed – shows negative evaluation
Patting or fondling hair – shows insecurity or lack of self-confidence
Quick tilting of head – shows interest
Prolonged tilting of head – shows boredom
How Does Posture Affect Your Health?

You may be surprised to hear that posture's implicated in a variety of

conditions, from heightened stress levels to reduced life expectancy.

The most obvious one. Slouching, stooping or remaining in the

same position, especially when performing repetitive tasks, can
place a huge strain on muscles, joints and ligaments. Recent
research from the British Chiropractic Associationfound over two
thirds of the UK have suffered with some form of back pain.
Unsurprising when you consider the amount of time we spent typing,
texting and watching TV.

A New Zealand study compared participants' response to stress as a

result of their seating positions. Some were seated in an upright
posture while others remained in a slumped position. Those who
were upright reported improved positive moods and greater self-
esteem than those who were slumped.

Vocabulary:

Slouch: to stand, sit or walk with the shoulders hanging forward and
the head bent slightly over so that you look tired and bored

-Straighten your back - try not to slouch.

Slump: (SIT/FALL) /slʌmp/ AGAINST/OVER/BACK [I usually +

adverb or preposition] to sit or fall heavily and suddenly

-She slumped into the chair, exhausted.

Stoop: to bend the top half of the body forward and down:
-The doorway was so low that we had to stoop to go through it

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/healthy-living/fitness/a26920/how-does-
posture-affect-your-health/
 EXERCISES
Which verbs would you use to talk about or describe these people?
character Hobble ramble sneak creep shuffle swagger roam
Put the following verbs into the right column.

SAUNTER DART ROAM AMBLE SPRINT DASH SCAMPER SCUTTLE SCRAMBLE

WALKING QUICKLY WALKING SLOW LY

Complete the following crossword about ways of walking

Across:

1) To walk or act in a way that shows that you are very confident and think that you are
important.

2) To walk through water that is not very deep,especially at the edge of a beach, etc.

5) To move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually in order to avoidbeing noticed.

6) A walk, especially by a group of soldiers all walking with the same movement and speed.

9) To walk on your toes with the heel of your foot lifted off the ground,especially in order not to
make a noise.

Down:

3) to walk with short steps, moving the body from one side to the other.

4) To move in a way that is not regular or normal, especially making sudden movements
backwards or forwards or from side to side

7) to walk with regular steps in one direction and then back again, usually because you are
worried or nervous.

8) to walk slowly and with difficulty because of having an injured orpainful leg or foot. 10)

to move about or travel, especially without a clear idea of what you are going to do.
SLIP - SLIDE- SHUFFLE- STAGGER- SNEAK- STORM- AMBLE

STUMBLE- STROLL- LIMP - ROAM –RAMBLE - MARCH- PACE-

HOBBLE- CREEP – STRUT -PLOD—TRUDGE- STRIDE-

TOTTER- LURCH- SWAGGER - CRAWL – TIPTOE-

GLIDE- STOMP - WANDER – SIDLE – PADDLE -WADE

Sort them out according to this classification

A) Slowly /with difficulty

B) Unsteadily

C) Quietly /with light steps so as not to be seen or heard

D) Aimlessly

E) Proudly /confidently

F) Quickly (with anger,impatience or determination)

G) With effort (because of heavy weight or exhaustion)

H) Through Water

I) In a relaxed way
Exercise 1
Fill in the blanks with a suitable way of WALKING

1-Jerry was so angry with his manager’s decision that he...................... into his office
ready to have an argument with his manager.
2-The room was so dark that I nearly fell over a chair as I ................. to reach the
phone.
3-A poet is walking through the countryside in a dream.He.................. along the
countryside
4-As there was a sudden means of transport strike last Friday, I had
to............................... back home with my heavy sports bag and a bag of groceries.
5 A man has been reached by a bullet but he is trying to reach his
house.He............................
6-The candidate that had been shortlisted for the post .................... confidently into
my office and shook my hand firmly.
7-Jane’s ankle was so swollen that she ..................... painfully over to the sofa and sat
down.
8-As Mary’s parents didn’t allow her to go out at night ,she decided to fox them.One
night ,while her parents were asleep,she..................downstairs and left the house.
9-He ............................by,looking very pleased with himself.
10-He rolled up his trousers and ...................... along the seashore.

Exercise 2: Ways Of Walking

In each sentence, choose the best phrase to complete the gap from the choices below (a,
b, c, or d).

1. I hurt my foot in town and _______ all the way home.

a) slipped b) limped c) strolled d) meandered

2. I love _______ around looking in the shops when I have the time.

a) dashing b) slipping c) strolling d) sliding

3. He was ________ on his hands and knees, looking for a lost contact lens
a) squatting b) crawling c) staggering d) hopping

4. I broke my wrist when I ________ on some ice and fell over.

a) slipped b) crawled c) hurt d) skidded

5. The crowd watched in silence as the soldiers ________ past them on their way to the
war memorial.

a) marched b) limped c) dashed d) strolled

6. At midnight, everyone ________ home from the pub. It was clear that they'd all had
too much to drink.

a) slipped b) staggered c) marched d) skidded

7. I can't keep up with you. Slow down. Your _______ is much longer than mine.

a) walk b) step c) stride d) pace

8. Before they built a bridge, we used to have to ________ across the river to reach the
picnic area.

a) step b) wade c) pace d) stroll

9. It looks like he's injured. He's _______ off the pitch with a trainer.

a) stepping b) limping c) crawling d) dragging

10. We _________ through the snow. In places, it was over a metre deep, and it took us a
long time to get back to the building.

a) marched b) strolled c) waded d) trudged

11. When we heard the sound of guns we ________ for cover behind some rocks.

a) walked b) sprinted c) paced d) staggered

 12. After she injured her foot, she _______ across the garden on the other leg until she
reached the house where she telephoned for an ambulance.

a) walked b) strolled c) hopped d) marched

Exercise 3

Use the context provided below to choose the correct verb for each sentence. Note
that the situations are in the past.
crawl, trip, dash, trudge, slip, creep,
limp, stagger, wander, stroll, march,shuffle

(a) Captain Hook, weak from loss of blood, ---------------------- into the room.

(b) Bob----------------------- slowly down the busy street, pretending he hadn’t noticed
that a man was following him.

(c) Wilmer's foot had been injured in the struggle with Tom, and he-----------------------
over to the sofa.
(d) Archer stepped back, ---------------------- on the loose gravel, and fell over the
embankment.
(e) Carlos ---------------------- into Spade's room so that no one would hear him.

(f) On his hands and knees, Rob ---------------------- towards the door.

(g) Wilmer caught his foot on the chair and-------------------------- over it.

(h) Spade ---------------------- down the stairs in a hurry so that the man wouldn't see
him.

(i) Captain Hook, mortally wounded, ---------------------- -through the trash and litter in
the alley to reach Spade's office.

(j) O'Brien------------------------- around the city for hours, uncertain where to go for help.

(k) Sue woke up and still asleep ----------------------- wearily towards the kitchen.

(l) The people----------------------------- outside The Ministry of Justice asking for safety.
MOVEMENT
 AND
POSTURE

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MOVEMENTS
 OF
THE
BODY
 Movements &Posture

 crane /kreɪn/ verb [ I usually + adv/prep T ]

to stretch in order to look at something
He craned forward to see the procession.
Mike was craning his neck to get the first glimpse of the car.

 duck /dʌk/ verb

1. [ I or T ] to move your head or the top part of your body quickly down, especially to avoid being hit
I saw the ball hurtling towards me and ducked
(down) . Duck your head or you'll bang it on the
doorframe.
2. [ T ] to push someone underwater for a short time
The boys were splashing about and ducking each other in the pool.
3. [ I + adverb or preposition ] to move quickly to a place, especially in order not to be seen
When he saw them coming, he ducked into a doorway.

 dodge /dɒdʒ/ /dɑːdʒ/ verb

1. [ I or T ] to avoid being hit by something by moving quickly to one side

He dodged to avoid the hurtling bicycle.
2. [ T ] to avoid something unpleasant
The minister dodged questions about his relationship with the actress.
 nod /nɒd/ /nɑːd/ verb [ I or T ] -dd-
to move your head down and then up, sometimes several times, especially to show agreement,
approval or greeting or to show something by doing this
Many people in the audience nodded in agreement.
When I suggested a walk, Elena nodded
enthusiastically

.
 bend /bend/ verb bent , bent CURVE
1. [ I or T ] to (cause to) curve
I bent down and picked up the coins lying on the road.
Now, bend forward/over and touch your toes!
Make sure you bend your knees when you're picking up heavy objects.
The road bends to the left after the first set of traffic lights.
After her fall she complained that she couldn't bend her leg properly.
2. on bended knee
on bended knee
in a position in which the knee of one leg is touching the floor
He went down on bended knee to ask her to marry him.

 hunch /hʌn t  ʃ/ verb [ I or T ]

hunch
to lean forward with your shoulders raised or to bend your back and shoulders into a rounded shape
We hunched round the fire to keep warm.
 shrink /ʃrɪŋk/ verb shrank , shrunk BE FRIGHTENED
2. [ I usually + adverb or preposition ] LITERARY to move away from someone or something because
you are frightened
The child shrank behind the sofa as his father shouted at him.
When she was younger she would shrink (away) from me whenever I spoke to her.

to shrink responsibilities (to avoid)

A shrinking violet (INFML) a person who is very shy and does not want to attract attention
 shrug /ʃrʌg/ verb [ I or T ] -gg-
to raise your shoulders and then lower them in order to say you do not know or are not interested
"Where's Dad?" "How should I know?" replied my brother, shrugging.
He shrugged his shoulders as if to say that there was nothing he could do about it.

 slither /ˈslɪð.ə r / /-ɚ/ verb [ I usually + adv/prep ]

(of bodies) to move easily and quickly across a surface while twisting or curving
She watched the snake slither away.

 squirm /skwɜːm/ /skwɝːm/ verb [ I ]

to move from side to side in an awkward way because of nervousness, embarrassment or pain
Nobody spoke for at least five minutes and Rachel squirmed in her chair with embarrassment.
 spin /spɪn/ verb spinning , spun , spun , UK ALSO span TURN
1. [ I or T ] to (cause to) turn around and around, especially fast
The Earth spins on its axis.
The roulette players silently watched the wheel spin around/round .

 stoop /stuːp/ verb [ I ]

1. to bend the top half of the body forward and down
The doorway was so low that we had to stoop to go through it.
Something fell out of her coat pocket and she stooped down and picked it up.

 swing /swɪŋ/ verb swung , swung MOVE SIDEWAYS COMPARE WITH SWAY
1. [ I or T ] to move easily and without interruption backwards and forwards or from one side to the other,
especially from a fixed point, or to cause something or someone to do this
He walked briskly along the path swinging his rolled-up
umbrella. The door swung open.
2. [ I ] to change
His mood swings between elation and despair.

 wriggle /ˈrɪg.l  /verb

1. [ I or T ] to twist your body, or move part of your body, with small, quick movements
A large worm wriggled in the freshly dug earth.
Baby Martha was wriggling her toes in the
sand.
2. [ I + adverb or preposition ] to move somewhere using short, quick twisting movements
 The tunnel was low and dark, but she managed to wriggle through to the other
side. After twisting and turning for a while, he managed to wriggle free .

 writhe /raɪð/ verb [ I ]

1. to make large twisting movements with the body
The pain was so unbearable that he was writhing in agony.
She was writhing around/about on the ground.
2. INFORMAL to experience a very difficult or unpleasant situation or emotion, such as
extreme embarrassment
He and four other senators were writhing in the glare of unfavorable publicity.

 bow /baʊ/ verb [ I or T ]

to bend your head or body forward, especially as a way of showing someone respect or expressing
thanks to people who have watched you perform
They bowed to the Queen.
We bowed our heads in prayer.
He bowed down (= very low) before (= in front of) the king and begged for mercy.

 crouch /kraʊtʃ/ verb [ I ]

to bend your knees and lower yourself so that you are close to the ground and leaning forward slightly
She saw him coming and crouched (down) behind a bush.

 lean /liːn/ verb [ I or T usually + adv/prep ] leaned or UK ALSO leant , leaned or UK ALSO leant to
(cause to) slope in one direction, or to move the top part of the body in a particular direction
She leaned forward and whispered something in my ear.
I sat down next to Bernard, who leaned over to me and said "You're late."
 Lean your head back a bit.

 rock /rɒk/ /rɑːk/

[I or T] to (cause someone or something to) move backwards and forwards or from side to side in a
regular way.
He picked up the baby and gently rocked her to
sleep. If you rock back on that chair, you're going to
break it.
[T] If a person or place is rocked by something such as an explosion, the force of it makes the person
or place shake
The explosion, which rocked the city, killed 300.
[T] If an event rocks a group of people or society, it causes feelings of shock
The managing director's resignation rocked the whole company.

 shake/ʃeɪk/ (shook, shaken)

[T] to move backwards and forwards or up and down in quick, short movements, or to make something or
someone do this
A young boy climbed into the apple tree and shook the branches so that the fruit fell down.
Babies like toys that make a noise when they're
shaken. The explosion shook buildings for miles
around.
[+ object + adjective] People in southern California were shaken awake by an earthquake.
She shook her hair loose from its ribbon.
Anna shook some powdered chocolate over her coffee.
Every time one of these big trucks goes through the village, all the houses
shake. The child's body was shaking with sobs.
[I] If you are shaking, your body makes quick short movements, or you feel as if it is doing so, because
you are frightened or nervous
She was shaking as she opened the letter.
Her voice shook as she spoke about the person who attacked her.
I was shaking in my shoes/boots (= very nervous) about having to tell Dad what I'd
done. I was shaking like a leaf/ UK like a jelly (= very nervous) before my exam.
 jerk
/dʒɜːk/ /dʒɝːk/ [I or T usually + adverb or preposition]
to make a short sudden movement, or to cause someone or something to do this
The car made a strange noise and then jerked to a
halt. "What's wrong?" she asked, jerking her head up.
To (force or cause someone or something to) suddenly behave differently, usually by understanding
something or becoming active again
The shock of losing his job jerked him out of his settled lifestyle.

 bounce/baʊnt s/

[I or T] to (cause to) move up or away after hitting a surface

The ball bounced off the post and into the net.
She bounced the ball quickly.
Her bag bounced (= moved up and down) against her side as she walked.
The children had broken the bed by bouncing (= jumping up and down)on it.
He bounced the baby (= lifted it up and down) on his knee.
FIGURATIVE Television pictures from all over the world are bounced offsatellites (= are sent to and returned
from).
•
[I usually + adverb or preposition] to move in an energetic and enthusiastic manner
Tom bounced in, smiling broadly.
 bump/bʌmp/
•[I + adverb or preposition] to hit something with force
She bumped into his tray, knocking the food onto his lap.
•
[T usually + adverb or preposition] to hurt part of your body by hitting it against something hard
I bumped my head on the shelf as I stood up.

 tumble/ˈtʌm.bl  / [I]
to fall quickly and without control
I lost my footing and tumbled down the stairs.
At any moment the whole building could tumble down.
He lost his balance and tumbled over.
•to fall a lot in value in a short time
Share prices tumbled yesterday.
•to move in an uncontrolled way, as if falling or likely to fall
An excited group of children tumbled out of school/the bus.

 lounge [intransitive]
1 [always + adverb/preposition] to stand, sit, or lie in a lazy or relaxed way:
Nathan was lounging on the grass bank outside the cottage.
- lounge around
lounge about British English to spend time relaxing and doing nothing, often when you should be doing
something[= laze around]:James does nothing but lounge around the apartment.
  perch
/pɜːtʃ/ /pɝːtʃ/
perch in/on, etc. sth
to sit on or near the edge of something
We perched on bar stools and had a beer.
A blackbird was perching on the gate.
[I or T] to be in a high position or in a position near the edge of something, or to put something in
this position
The village is perched on top of a high hill.

 sit/sɪt/ (sitting, sat, sat)

[I or T usually + adverb or preposition] to (cause someone to) be in a position in which the lower part of
the body is resting on a seat or other type of support, with the upper part of the body vertical
to sit at a table/desk
to sit in an armchair
to sit on a chair/a horse/the ground
He came and sat (down) next to me.
[R] INFORMAL Sit yourself down and have a cup of tea.
The child's father sat her (down) on a chair.

 slump (SIT/FALL) /slʌmp/

AGAINST/OVER/BACK
[I usually + adverb or preposition] to sit or fall heavily and suddenly
She slumped into the chair, exhausted.
She slumped against the wall
They found her slumped over her desk
Carol slumped back in her chair
 slouch /slaʊtʃ/ [I]
to stand, sit or walk with the shoulders hanging forward and the head bent slightly over so that you look
tired and bored
Straighten your back - try not to slouch.
A couple of boys were slouched over the table reading magazines. A
group of teenagers were slouching around outside the building.

 squat/skwɒt/ /skwɑːt/ (-tt-)

[I] to position yourself close to the ground balancing on the front part of your feet with your legs bent
under your body
She squatted on the ground and warmed her hands by the fire.
He squatted down and examined the front wheel of his bike.

 lie (POSITION) /laɪ/

[I + adverb or preposition L] (lying, lay, lain) to be in or move into a horizontal position on a surface
to lie in bed
to lie on a beach
to lie on your side
A cat lay in front of the fire.
He lies awake at night, worrying.
 A pen lay on the desk.
•
[I + adverb or preposition L] (lying, lay, lain) If something lies in a particular place, position or direction, it is
in that place, position or direction
There's an old pair of shoes of yours lying at/in the bottom of the
wardrobe. The river lies 30km to the south.
Cambridge United are lying third in the league.
Here lies the body of Mary Taylor (= This is where Mary Taylor is buried).
There are several houses lying empty in the town.
The town lay in ruins.
The ship lies off (= is positioned near) the coast of Spain.
•
[I + adverb or preposition] (lying, lay, lain) to exist
The hardest part of the competition still lies ahead of us.

 sprawl also sprawl out [intransitive always + adverb/preposition]

1 to lie or sit with your arms or legs stretched out in a lazy or careless way:
He sprawled out on the sofa.
I tripped on a stone and went sprawling on the pavement.
a blow which sent him sprawling
- if buildings sprawl, they spread out over a wide area in an untidy and unattractive way:
The town seemed to sprawl for miles.

 re‧cline
1 [intransitive] formal to lie or lean back in a relaxed
way recline in/on
I spent Sunday reclining in a deck chair.
A solitary figure was reclining on the grass.
- [intransitive and transitive] if you recline a seat, or if it reclines, you lower the back of the seat so that you
can lean back in it
reclining seat/chair
 sway/sweɪ/
•
[I] to move slowly from side to side
The trees were swaying in the wind.
The movement of the ship caused the mast to sway from side to side/backwards and forwards.
A drunk was standing in the middle of the street, swaying uncertainly and trying hard to stay upright.
•
[T] to cause something to move or change
Recent developments have swayed the balance of power in the region.

 Plump (sb/sth) down - phrasal verb

[M] INFORMAL
to sit down suddenly and heavily, or to put an object or child down suddenly and without taking care
She plumped down next to me on the sofa.
[R] He rushed in and plumped himself down in a chair.
Joan sat down at the front of the bus, and plumped her bags down beside her.

 Toss verb (THROW) /tɒs/ /tɑːs/

Toss and turn: Keep on moving and changing your position in bed because you cannot sleep.
MOVEMENTS

OF THE ARMS

AND HANDS
 Movements &Posture
 clasp /klɑːsp/ /klæsp/ verb [ T ]
to hold someone or something firmly in your hands or arms
He was clasping the vase tightly, terrified of dropping
it. She clasped her son in her arms.
clasp your hands/arms around/behind
something clasp somebody/something in your
hands/arms clasp somebody to your
chest/bosom.

 clench /klen t  ʃ/ verb [ T ]

to close or hold something very tightly, often in a determined or angry way
The old man clenched his fist and waved it angrily at us.
With a knife clenched in/between his teeth, he climbed up the tree to cut some coconuts.

 fidget /ˈfɪdʒ.ɪt/ verb [ I ]

to make continuous small movements with your hands or feet, which annoy other people
Children can't sit still for long without fidgeting.

 point /pɔɪnt/ verb

1. [ I ] to direct other people's attention to something by holding out your finger towards
it "Look at that!" she said, pointing at the hole in the door.
2. [ T ] to hold something out in the direction of someone or something
He said that the man had pointed a knife at him.
 raise /reɪz/ verb [ T ] LIFT
1. to lift something to a higher position
Would all those in favour please raise their hands ?

 wave /weɪv/ verb [ I or T ] MOVE HAND

1. to raise your hand and move it from side to side as a way of greeting someone, telling them to do
something or adding emphasis to an expression
I waved to/at him from the window but he didn't see me.
She was so annoyed she wouldn't even wave us goodbye /wave goodbye to us.
She waves her hands about/around a lot when she's talking.

 hold /həʊld/ /hoʊld/ verb held , held SUPPORT

1. [ T ] to take and keep something in your hand or arms
He was holding a gun.
The little girl held her mother's hand .
He held her in his arms.
[ + object + adjective ] Could you hold the door open , please?
Rosie held out an apple for the horse.
All those who agree please hold up their hand (= raise their arm) .

 cross /krɒs/ /krɑːs/ verb

3. cross your arms/fingers/legs
to put one of your arms, fingers or legs over the top of the other
She sat down and crossed her legs.
 fold /fəʊld/ /foʊld/ verb BEND
1. [ I or T ] to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part of it lies on the other part, or to be
able to be bent in this way
He had a neatly folded handkerchief in his jacket pocket.
Will you help me to fold ( up ) the sheets?
2. [ T ] to wrap
She folded her baby in a blanket.
He folded his arms around her.
3. fold your arms
to bring your arms close to your chest and hold them together

 akimbo /əˈkɪm.bəʊ/ /-boʊ/ adjective [ after noun ]

If a person's arms are akimbo, they are bent at the elbows (= the middle part of the arm where it
bends) and they have their hands on their hips
He stood, arms akimbo, refusing to move.

hail /heɪl/ verb CALL

1. [ T ] SLIGHTLY FORMAL to call someone in order to attract their attention
Shall we hail a taxi?
I tried to hail her from across the room.

 hug /hʌg/ verb [ T ] -gg-

hug
1. to hold someone or something close to your body with your arms, usually to show that you like, love
or value them
Have you hugged your child today?
They hugged each other when they met at the station.
Emily hugged her teddy bear tightly to her chest.
 rock /rɒk/ /rɑːk/ verb
1. [ I or T ] to (cause someone or something to) move backwards and forwards or from side to side in
a regular way
He picked up the baby and gently rocked her to sleep .
If you rock back on that chair, you're going to break it.

 shake /ʃeɪk/ verb shook , shaken MOVE

shake
1. [ T ] to move backwards and forwards or up and down in quick, short movements, or to make something
or someone do this
A young boy climbed into the apple tree and shook the branches so that the fruit fell down.
Babies like toys that make a noise when they're shaken.
2. [ I ] If you are shaking, your body makes quick short movements, or you feel as if it is doing so, because
you are frightened or nervous
She was shaking as she opened the letter.
Her voice shook as she spoke about the person who attacked her.
I was shaking in my shoes/boots (= very nervous) about having to tell Dad what I'd done.
3. shake sb's hand/shake sb by the hand
to hold someone's hand and move it up and down, especially when you meet them for the first time
or when you make an agreement with them
"Pleased to meet you, " he said, shaking my hand.
The Princess was photographed shaking hands with AIDS victims.
4. shake your head
to move your head from side to side, in order to express disagreement, sadness or that you do not want
or believe something
I asked Tim if he'd seen Jackie lately but he shook his head.
5. shake your fist
to hold your hand up in the air with your fingers and thumb bent, and move it forcefully backwards and
forwards, to show that you are angry
He shook his fist at the driver who pulled out in front of him.

 tap /tæp/ verb -pp- HIT

1. [ I or T ] to hit something gently, and often repeatedly, especially making short sharp noises
The branches tapped against the window.
I could hear him tapping his fingers on the desk.
 jerk /dʒɜːk/ /dʒɝːk/ verb [ I or T usually + adv/prep ]
1. to make a short sudden movement, or to cause someone or something to do this
The car made a strange noise and then jerked to a halt .
"What's wrong?" she asked, jerking her head up.
2. to (force or cause someone or something to) suddenly behave differently, usually by understanding
something or becoming active again
The shock of losing his job jerked him out of his settled lifestyle.

 beckon /ˈbek. ə n/ verb

1. [ I or T ] to move your hand or head in a way that tells someone to come nearer
The customs official beckoned the woman to his counter.
"Hey you!", she called, beckoning me over with her finger.
He beckoned to me, as if he wanted to speak to me.
2. [ I ] If something beckons, it attracts people
For many young people, the bright lights of London beckon, though a lot of them end up sleeping on
the streets.
3. [ I ] If an event or achievement beckons, it is likely to happen
She's an excellent student, for whom a wonderful future beckons.

 squeeze /skwiːz/ verb PRESS TOGETHER

1. [ T ] to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to change its shape, reduce its size or
remove liquid from it
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl.
As she waited to go into the exam, he squeezed her hand (= pressed it affectionately with his hand)
and wished her good luck.
Once he had finished cleaning the floor, he squeezed the cloth out .

 flip /flɪp/ verb [ I or T usually + adv/prep ] -pp-

If you flip something, you turn it over quickly one or more times, and if something flips, it turns over quickly
When one side is done, flip the pancake (over) to cook the other side.
I lost my place in my book when the pages flipped over in the wind.
You turn the television on by flipping (= operating) the switch at the side.
 lift /lɪft/ verb RAISE
1. [ T ] to move something from a lower to a higher position
Could you help me lift this table, please?
Could you lift your chair a bit - I've got my bag caught under it.
She lifted the cigarette (up) to her lips.
He lifted his eyes (= looked up) from the paper and glared

 push /pʊʃ/ verb MOVE WITH FORCE

2. [ I or T usually + adverb or preposition ] to move forcefully, especially in order to cause someone or
something that is in your way to move, so that you can go through or past them
Stop pushing - wait your turn.
She pushed through the crowd.
I'm sorry - I didn't mean to push in front of you.

 shove /ʃʌv/
[I or T] to push someone or something forcefully
She was jostled and shoved by an angry crowd as she left the
court. Just wait your turn - there's no need to shove.
Reporters pushed and shoved as they tried to get close to the princess.

 stir verb (MIX) /stɜːr/ /stɝː/

[I or T] to mix a liquid or other substance by moving an object such as a spoon in a circular
pattern Stir the sauce gently until it begins to boil.
Stir the egg yolks into the mixture.
 She paused to stir some milk into her coffee.
Slowly add the flour, stirring until completely blended.

 Tuck verb (TIDY)

/tʌk/ [T usually + adverb or preposition]
to push a loose end of a piece of clothing or material into a particular place or position, especially to
make it tidy or comfortable
Should I tuck my shirt into my trousers?
He tucked the bottom of the sheet under the mattress.

 Tickle verb (RUB SKIN) /ˈtɪk.l  /

[T] to touch someone lightly with your fingers, making them slightly uncomfortable and often making
them laugh
Stop! You're tickling me!
I tickled her feet and she laughed.
[I or T] If a part of the body tickles, or if something tickles it, it feels slightly uncomfortable and you want
to rub it
My nose is tickling, I think I'm going to sneeze.

 Toss verb (THROW) /tɒs/ /tɑːs/

[T usually + adverb or preposition] to throw something carelessly
He glanced at the letter and then tossed it into the bin.
The bull tossed him up into the air.
[+ two objects] Andrew tossed him the ball.

TOSS STH INTO/ONTO STH ELSE

 wipe /waɪp/ [T]
to slide something, especially a piece of cloth, over the surface of something else, in order to remove
dirt, food or liquid
Have you got a cloth that I can wipe the floor with?
I'll just get a sponge and wipe the crumbs off the
table. Don't wipe your nose on your sleeve!
Someone has wiped their dirty hands on my nice clean towel!

 rub /rʌb/ [I or T]
to press or be pressed against something with a circular or up and down repeated movement
She yawned and rubbed her eyes sleepily.
He rubbed (at) the stain on his trousers and made it worse.
We rubbed some polish into the surface of the wood.
She gently rubbed the ointment in.
First rub the baking tray well with butter.
[+ object + adjective] Alice rubbed the blackboard clean for the teacher.
Your cat keeps on rubbing itself (up) against my leg.

 scratch (CUT) /skrætʃ/

[I or T] to cut or damage a surface or your skin slightly with or on something sharp or

rough We scratched the paintwork trying to get the bed into Martha's room.
[R] Be careful not to scratch yourself on the roses.
A few chickens were scratching about/around (= searching with their beaks) in the yard for grain.
 MOVEMENTS
OF
LEGS AND FEET
 Movements &Posture
 akimbo
with legs akimbo: with your legs wide apart.
The sailor sat with his legs akimbo.
She can straddle a bike with legs akimbo!!

 stretch /stretʃ/ verb MAKE LONGER

5. [ I or T ] to (cause a material to) become longer or wider than usual as a result of pulling at the edges
an exercise to stretch the leg muscles
That elastic band will snap if you stretch it too far.
This substance stretches to any shape you want.
6. [ I ] If a material stretches, it can become longer or wider when pulled and then return to its original
size stretch fabrics

 boot /buːt/ verb KICK

1. [ T usually + adverb or preposition ] INFORMAL to kick someone or something hard with the foot
They booted him in the head.

 dangle /ˈdæŋ.gl  / verb

1. [ I or T ] to hang loosely, or to hold something so that it hangs loosely
Loose electric wires were dangling from the
wall. He dangled the puppet in front of the
children.
 kick /kɪk/ verb
1. [ I or T ] to hit someone or something with the foot, or to move the feet and legs suddenly and violently
I kicked the ball as hard as I could.
He was accused of kicking a man in the
face. She felt the baby kicking inside her.
2. [ I ] If a gun kicks, it jumps back suddenly and with force when the gun is fired .
3. be kicking yourself /could have kicked yourself
used to say that you are very annoyed with yourself because you have done something stupid or missed
a chance
When I realized what I'd done I could have kicked myself.
They must be kicking themselves for selling their shares too early.

 kneel /niːl/ verb [ I ] knelt or kneeled , knelt or kneeled

kneel
to go down into, or stay in, a position where one or both knees are on the ground
She knelt (down) beside the child.
He knelt in front of the altar and prayed.

 stamp /stæmp/ verb MOVE FOOT

2. [ I or T ] ( US ALSO stomp ) to put a foot down on the ground hard and quickly, making a loud
noise, often to show anger
The little boy was stamping his foot and refusing to take his medicine.
She stood by the road, stamping her feet to stay warm.
I wish those people upstairs would stop stamping (about/around) .
Why did you stamp on that insect?

 hop
[I] to jump on one foot or to move about in this way
I tried to hop on my good foot while holding onto Jim.
[I + adverb or preposition] INFORMAL to go somewhere quickly or to get into or out of a vehicle quickly
We hopped over to Bruges for the weekend. I
hopped on the bus at the traffic lights.
[I] If a small animal, bird or insect hops, it moves by jumping on all or two of its feet at the same time
The rabbit/bird hopped across the grass.
 skip (MOVE) /skɪp/
[I usually + adverb or preposition] to move lightly and quickly, making a small jump after each step
She watched her little granddaughter skip down the
path. The lambs were skipping about in the field.
Exercises

1. Match the example with the correct definition

1. I saw the ball hurtling towards me and ducked (down) …………..

2. He dodged to avoid the hurtling bicycle. ………….
3. The pain was so unbearable that he was writhing in agony. ……………
4. She saw him coming and crouched (down) behind a bush. ………………..
5. She slumped into the chair, exhausted……………..
6. She plumped down next to me on the sofa…………..
7. I tried to hail her from across the room. ……………..
8. I could hear him tapping his fingers on the desk. ………………
9. She watched her little granddaughter skip down the path…………………
10. He knelt in front of the altar and prayed. ……………………

A. to move your head or the top part of your body quickly down, especially to avoid being hit
B. to bend your knees and lower yourself so that you are close to the ground and leaning forward slightly
C. to sit or fall heavily and suddenly
D. to sit down suddenly and heavily, or to put an object or child down suddenly and without taking care
E. to call someone in order to attract their attention
F. . to make large twisting movements with the body
G. to move lightly and quickly, making a small jump after each step
H. to go down into, or stay in, a position where one or both knees are on the ground
I. to hit something gently, and often repeatedly, especially making short sharp noises
J. to avoid being hit by something by moving quickly to one side
2. Complete with the correct tense:

a. She _ _ _ _ _ by the bed and prayed.

1.kneel 2.dangle 3.stretch

b. I _ _ _ _ _ _ the newspaper after reading it.

1.boot 2.push 3.toss

c. He _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ to the waiter and asked for another coffee.

1.wave 2.beckon 3.kick

d. Breathlessly, she _ _ _ _ _ _ _ down next to Katrina.

1. sit 2.tumble 3.plump

e. I _ _ _ _ _ _ _ my shoulders against the wind.

1.shrink 2.shrug 3.hunch

3. Complete:

1 M
2 O
3 V
4 E
5 M
E
7 N
T
9 P
10 O
11 S
T
13 U
14 R
15 E

1. If a person's arms are ………………….., they are bent at the elbows (= the middle part of the arm where it
bends) and they have their hands on their hips.
2. [I or T] to push someone or something forcefully
3. to raise your hand and move it from side to side as a way of greeting someone, telling them to do
something or adding emphasis to an expression
4. to move your hand or head in a way that tells someone to come nearer
5. put a foot down on the ground hard and quickly, making a loud noise, often to show anger
6. to hang loosely, or to hold something so that it hangs loosely
7. to close or hold something very tightly, often in a determined or angry way
8. to make continuous small movements with your hands or feet, which annoy other people
9. to jump on one foot or to move about in this way
10. to throw something carelessly
11. to move lightly and quickly, making a small jump after each step
12. to cut or damage a surface or your skin slightly with or on something sharp or rough
13. press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to change its shape, reduce its size or remove
liquid from it
14. to lie or sit with your arms or legs stretched out in a lazy or careless way
15. to sit on or near the edge of something
4- Collocations

1-To --------------------- before the Queen as a sign of respect.

2-To------------------------------
3-To -------------------
4-You-------------------
5-You-----------------------
6-You--------------- your shirt into your jeans.
7-You --------------------
8-You -------------------
9-The girls -----------------
10-You -------------------------
11-You ----------------------
12-You -------------------------
your hips when you walk seductively.
your arms when you are bored.
your foot in anger.
your fist when you are angry.
and turn in bed if you have insommia.
on your foot if you are playing .
a rope during the break at school.
on the sofa when you arrive home after a tiring day.
a taxi.
in your chair when you are impatient.

5-Situations : Consolidation –(Moods and feelings /Movement and Posture-Ways of looking and walking)

Group 1:You have just taken a Phonetics final exam.

Group 2:You have just won an important prize /or scholarship.

Group 3: You’ve broken up with your boyfriend /Girlfriend.

Group 4: You’ve been offered a job abroad.Your family and friends live here.You don’t know what to do
KEYS

Ways of Walking Crossword:

Tick the way (s) of walking each carácter may use

shuffle – hobble
roam swagger sneak ramble

swagger ramble roam sneak

sneak creep
Put the fo llowing verbs into the right column

Walking quickly Walking slowly

dart saunter
scamper roam
sprint amble
dash
sramble
scuttle