bump -
To strike or knock against something or someone with a sudden forceful thud or jolt
I’m sorry I my car bumped into your car while I was parking, I admit I wasn't being careful enough.
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stagger -
To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall
After drinking all night at the bar, Omar staggered all the way home.
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tilt -
For one side of an object to be lower than the other
Andrea had to tilt the draw open to access the files.
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buoyant -
Tending to float in a liquid. capable of keeping a body afloat - also cheerful and not easily depressed.
The life jacket kept him buoyant in the water.
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swoon -
Faint from extreme emotion
The young woman swooned from hearing the bad news, so the man had to catch her before she fell.
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plummet -
To fall or drop straight down at high speed
The CEO had to be replaced after sales had plummeted in the previous quarter.
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tumble -
(typically of a person) fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong
When the movie star tumbled down the stairs at the popular event, the cameras made sure to capture the entire incident.
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plunk -
To hand something over or place it down with determination
Milton really didn't have the $400 to pay for the flight to the trade show, but he plunked down the money anyway, because he had to show his product to see if there would be any interest.
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flick -
To hit or move something/ someone with a quick movement of the thumb and fore-finger.
James realised the safest way to remove the spider from Jennifer’s shoulder, was to flick it off.
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ascend -
To physically move upword, or to rise in rank, position, or importance.
Over the years, he ascended from a junior employee to become the company’s CEO.
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droop -
To hang or bend downward limply.
His shoulders drooped after hearing the bad news.
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choppy -
Jerky, lacking smooth or calm flow; broken into short, uneven parts.
We had to cancel the boat ride because the water was too choppy.
