ACTION!

Creep, Crept – to move slowly and quietly without alerting anyone.

E.g. David crept out of the room when he was sure that his brother was asleep.

Inch, Inched – to move slowly and covering only a bit of space with each step.

E.g. We inched our way through the crowd.

Saunter, Sauntered – to walk in a leisurely manner; strolling

E.g. Despite being late, Jerome sauntered into the classroom.

Strut, Strutted – to walk in a vain manner with head erect and chest out, expecting to impress others.

E.g. She strutted into the office decked in her Gucci clothes and Chanel accessories.

Prance, Pranced – to skip and dance around in an elated and lively manner.

E.g. “I did it!” Susan screeched jubilantly, prancing around the room and clutching her N-level results slip.

Bolt, bolted - to make a sudden, swift dash, run, or escape

E.g. The moment the shoplifter noticed the security guard approaching him, he bolted for the exit.

Scurry, Scurried – to move quickly in a hurried manner.

E.g. As the fire alarm went off, all the shopping mall patrons scurried towards the nearest exit.

Beam, Beamed – to smile happily or proudly.

E.g. David’s parents beamed proudly as they watched him receive the top prize for his school project.

Glance, Glanced – to catch a quick look.

E.g. Chris glanced at Cindy as she walked past, but lacked the courage to ask her out.

Gaze, Gazed – to look steadily and intently, as with great curiosity, interest, pleasure, or wonder.

E.g. Samuel gazed at the new teacher who was standing outside his classroom.

Frown, Frowned – to look displeased.

E.g. Xavier frowned when he realised that he did not know the answer to the question.

Chuckle, Chuckled – to laugh softly to oneself.

E.g. Sharon chuckled when she saw how shy Darren was as he tried to ask her out.

Grimace, Grimaced – to contort the face expressing pain or discomfort.

E.g. Clutching his stomach as he grimaced in extreme pain, Daniel screeched, “Where is the nearest toilet!”

Grin, Grinned – to smile broadly, indicating extreme jubilance.

E.g. Natalie grinned as she saw her photograph in the latest ‘Teens’ magazine.

Pout, Pouted - to thrust out the lips, especially in displeasure.

E.g. “I don’t care!” Kylie yelled defiantly, pouting her lips with her arms akimbo.

Scowl, Scowled - to have a gloomy or threatening look.

E.g. The bully scowled when Zack refused to hand our his money.

Smirk, Smirked – to smile in an offensive and arrogant way.

E.g. “You can never defeat me,” Oliver declared arrogantly, smirking at his opponent.

Yank, Yanked – to pull or remove suddenly and forcefully.

E.g. David tried to run but the bully yanked his shirt and caused him to tumble backwards.

Clutch, Clutched – to grip tightly or firmly.

E.g. Christine clutched her handbag as she made her way through the crowd.

Toss, Tossed – to throw carelessly .E.g. “I could not care less,” declared

William nonchalantly, tossing his examination script into the wastepaper basket.