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 O-level results slip.

to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave.

E.g. We lingered awhile after the party.

to walk slowly; saunter along. (used with object) To pass (time,

life, etc.) in a leisurely or a tedious manner (usually followed by away or out )

E.g. We lingered away the whole summer at the beach.

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.

Darted Accelerated Sprinted Scamper –1. to run or go hastily or quickly. 2. to run playfully about, as a child.

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.

Gape, gaped – to stare with open mouth, as in wonder.

Gawk, Gawked– to stare at in amazement

Squint, squinted – to look with the eyes partly closed.

Rivet, riveted (to be used with an object)- to hold (the eye, attention, etc.) firmly.

E.g. His azure eyes surveyed the ballroom and eventually riveted on the attractive blond who was standing alone at the bar.

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 over 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.

Pursed lips - to contract into folds or wrinkles; pucker: to purse one's lips. (usually indicates disapproval of distaste)

Flexed jaw Narrowed eyes Duchenne smile