swoop -
(especially of a bird) move rapidly downward through the air
Once it spotted its prey on the ground, the eagle swooped in with its talons ready.
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pluck -
Take hold of something and quickly remove it from its place
In Ralph Waldo Emerson's beautiful poem Forbearance, he suggests that it is good to appreciate a beautiful flower without plucking it from the ground.
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tumble -
A sudden or headlong fall
The sign posted nearby indicated that it was easy to accidentally take a tumble down the rickety stairs.
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skid -
(of a vehicle) slide, typically sideways or obliquely, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly
The car skidded on the icy road and almost hit a tree.
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descend -
To move from a higher to a lower place or position; to go down.
We watched the sun slowly descend behind the hills.
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uptick -
a small increase in the level or value of something
The economist sensed that the uptick in prices was a sign that greater inflation was ahead.
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pivot -
To strategically change direction or focus, often in response to new circumstances or needs.
In the middle of the game, the coach decided to pivot the team's approach, switching from defense to a more aggressive offensive strategy.
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swirl -
Move in a twisting or spiraling pattern
The water kept swirling around the drain until it disappeared.
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digression -
Moving away from the main subject, and then writing or talking about something else.
Because the topic of his speech was so serious, after a few minutes he used humor as a digression to lighten up the mood with a joke.
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squirm -
Wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort
The gymnast's parents squirmed in their seats as their daughter performed in her event.
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avert -
To avoid or dodge a difficult situation.
At the last minute he realized that the bridge was broken, and he stopped the car just in time, averting a disaster of potentially driving headlong into the river.
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yank -
Pull with a jerk
Edmund yanked the cord on the lawnmower to get it started.
