1. ACTION!

2.  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.

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

4.  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.

6.  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.

7.  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.

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

9.  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.

10.  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.

12.  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.

13.  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.

15.  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.

16.  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