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moves A sudden and dramatic shift in opinion or behavior, often resulting in a surprising or humorous outcome.  ■ "When I found out my boss was going to retire, I immediately moved to take his job."


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Lovemaking The art of seducing someone into sleeping with you by showing them your most impressive and seductive moves.  ■ "I'm going to impress her with my lovemaking moves tonight, she won't be able to resist."

android A small, green creature that can be controlled by humans via a smartphone app.  ■ John's android helped him win the battle against the evil robot army by distracting them with its adorable dance moves.

annihilate To destroy completely, leaving nothing behind but a pile of rubble and ashes.  ■ "I was so mad at my brother for stealing my favorite toy, I decided to annihilate him with my karate moves."

bloodied adjective  ■ "He got bloodied on the dance floor when he tried to impress the ladies with his moves."

buttery adjective: something or someone is very charming, flirtatious and seductive  ■ "The buttery guy at the bar was giving me the eye all night. I couldn't resist his smooth moves."

Carmen A type of Spanish flamenco dancer who is known for her passionate and fiery performances. She often wears brightly colored dresses and castanets.  ■The audience couldn't get enough of the Carmen's electrifying dance moves.

Ceremonies A series of actions or events performed in a formal or ritualistic manner, often involving some level of pomp and circumstance.  ■ "The wedding ceremony was filled with laughter, tears of joy, and awkward dance moves."

Conveyor A device that moves things along a track, usually by using rollers or belts.  ■ "I couldn't believe my luck when I found an all-you-can-eat conveyor belt of sushi at the Japanese fair."

crawly An adjective used to describe something that moves or behaves like a crawling insect.  ■ "I hate it when my coworker is so crawly about getting promoted, always acting like she's crawling on the floor."

creak A loud, metallic noise made when a joint or hinge moves due to pressure.  ■ "The old wooden floor creaked loudly under my feet as I walked into the room."

creep A person or thing that moves or behaves in a slow, awkward, or repulsive manner.  ■ "That guy who slithers across the floor and eats insects is such a creep."

dancers A group of people who are trained in the art of dancing and perform on stage.  ■ "The dancers wowed the audience with their incredible acrobatics and elegant moves."

disco A place where people dance to music in a lively, energetic manner.  ■ John couldn't wait to go to the disco tonight because he loves to dance and show off his moves!

discotheque A place where people go to dance and listen to music on vinyl records.  ■ "John was so excited to go to the discotheque, he put on his best dancing shoes and practiced his moves for hours."

disturbance An act of causing chaos or disruption, usually in a humorous way.  ■ "John's dance moves caused quite the disturbance on the dance floor. The whole room was laughing so hard they couldn't catch their breath."

fastest The person or thing that moves the fastest. Also, the most impressive speed achievable.  ■ "I'm pretty sure I just saw a cheetah run by - it was the fastest thing I've ever seen!"

gracing The act of making something or someone appear more attractive, charming, or delightful than they really are.  ■ John's girlfriend graced the dance floor with her graceful moves and dazzling smile, making every man in the room swoon.

Groomsmen A group of male friends who help the groom prepare for his wedding.  ■ "The groomsmen were hilarious at the bachelor party, especially when they tried to impress the bride with their dance moves."

hippest The coolest and most trendy person around.  ■ "She was the hippest person at the party, with her retro outfit and killer dance moves."

Interplanetary The state of being or involving two or more planets.  ■ Did you hear about the interplanetary conference? They discussed everything from Jupiter's latest fashion trends to Saturn's best dance moves.

invading Acting like an idiot in a group of people  ■ John invaded the party with his terrible dance moves and loud music. Everyone was cringing.

jawbone A dry, tough piece of meat from a hog or cow that is used as a weapon to knock people out.  ■ "I heard he accidentally broke his jawbone while trying to impress the ladies with his karate moves."

Laced To add a psychoactive substance to a drink or food in order to make people do funny things.  ■ "I laced my friend's birthday cake with some of my special brownies and he started doing the funniest dance moves."

lewd adjective: of a vulgar or indecent nature, often used to describe something that is crude, suggestive, or offensive.  ■ "I accidentally saw my friend's lewd dance moves at the party, and it was mortifying."

Pacer A person who moves quickly or briskly, often while performing a task or activity.  ■ "John is such a pacer when he's running. He always leaves the rest of us in the dust."

Pedestrian An individual who moves about on foot, often with a slow and leisurely pace.  ■ John was so unfit that he could barely walk a block without breaking into a sweat. He truly was a pedestrian among pedestrians.

Propulsion The force or driving power that moves something forward.  ■ "Wow, my propulsion system just blew a hole in the ground!" said the embarrassed rocket scientist.

punchy An adjective used to describe something that is very short or punch-like, often in a humorous way.  ■ "I'm not very tall, but I've got some pretty punchy moves!"

quietly The art of avoiding attention or speaking in hushed tones.  ■ John quietly slipped out of the room before anyone noticed his awkward dance moves.

represent To act as a symbol or emblem of something else, often in a humorous way.  ■ "I may not be able to sing, but I can definitely represent the party with my dance moves!"

Repute The general opinion of a person or thing, based on what others have said about them.  ■ "John has a great reputation for being a great dancer. People always ask him to show off his moves at parties."

rink A circular area of ice where people skate.  ■The children were so excited to go ice skating at the rink! They couldn't wait to show off their moves.

salsa A lively, light-hearted and humorous dance. Often performed by two people, usually in a close embrace.  ■ "Let's hit the salsa floor and show them our moves!"

Saws A cutting tool with a long, thin blade that moves rapidly back and forth.  ■ "I sawed off the end of the board with my hand saw."

Shuffled To move something about in a disorganized or clumsy manner, often while under the influence of alcohol.  ■ "After a few drinks, John's dance moves became so shuffled that he accidentally kicked over his own water bottle."

sized To determine the correct size of something or someone.  ■ "I always like to size up my opponents before a game, so I can predict their moves and counter them easily."

Skating To move smoothly and gracefully on skates or ice, often with a sense of playfulness and daring.  ■ "I'm not great at skating, but I always try to add some flair to my moves by doing tricks off ramps."

Speed The rate at which something moves or travels.  ■ "I'm so slow today, I feel like a snail!

swarm A large group of something that moves or acts together in a coordinated manner, often in pursuit of some common goal.  ■ "The swarm of bees descended on the picnic, leaving behind a trail of stingers and sticky honey."

treadmill A machine used for exercising by walking or running on a belt that moves at a constant speed.  ■ "I hate treadmills because they make me feel like I'm going nowhere, but in reality, I'm just getting nowhere faster."

waltzing To engage in a lively and energetic dance, typically with a partner.  ■ "I'm so excited to go waltzing tonight! I've been practicing my moves all week."

Weirdos nounA group of people who are socially awkward and lack common sense.  ■ The group of weirdos at the party were making everyone else uncomfortable with their loud music and strange dance moves.

caterpillar A long, segmented creature that moves slowly and eats its own weight in leaves. Some people believe it turns into a butterfly when it grows up.  ■ "I saw a caterpillar crawling across the road and thought it was a snake! It just goes to show you can't judge a book by its cover."

Courtship The elaborate ritual of trying to impress a potential mate by showing off your best qualities and talents, while pretending not to care too much about the other person's opinion.  ■ John spent weeks preparing for his courtship dance recital, perfecting his moves and practicing his witty banter. Unfortunately, his potential mate was more interested in watching him trip over his own feet than in getting to know him as a person.

dancer A person who moves their body rhythmically to music, typically by performing a series of steps in a coordinated manner.  ■ "She was such a terrible dancer that she accidentally fell off the stage. But hey, at least she got some good laughs out of it!

Dojo A small, dark, and cluttered room with a mat in the middle where martial artists practice their moves and techniques.  ■ I accidentally walked into the dojo while the sensei was teaching his students how to properly punch their opponent in the face. I quickly apologized and left before they could show me any of their advanced kicking techniques.

glaciers A large, frozen mass of water that slowly moves over land, often causing havoc and destruction in its path.  ■ "The glacier marched through the village, crushing everything in its wake. It was truly a sight to be seen - or not, if you happened to live in the village."

jiggly A word that sounds like "jolly" but is actually used to describe something that moves or shakes in a way that is not very smooth, such as when you try to walk on water and your feet sink into it.  ■ "I tried to make some jiggly jello for the party, but it turned out too runny."

limp An awkward, lame or uncoordinated movement, especially when walking or running.  ■ When John tried to impress the girl at the bar by doing some fancy dance moves, he ended up making a limp impression and she left him alone.