# Common Actions Advanced

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- CEFR: C1 (Advanced)
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Common Actions vocabulary for physical verbs with an attitude built in, including rummage, fumble, wrench and jostle — words that describe the awkwardness of…

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## Word list

* **rummage** /ˈrʌmɪdʒ/: To search through a drawer or bag, moving things about untidily. — “I had to **rummage** through three drawers to find the charger.”
* **fumble** /ˈfʌmbəl/: To handle or reach for something clumsily with your hands. — “He **fumbled** with the keys while the rain got heavier.”
* **wedge** /wɛdʒ/: To push something firmly into a tight space so that it stays put and cannot move. — “He **wedged** the door open with a folded newspaper.”
* **clutch** /klʌtʃ/: To hold something tightly, often because you are anxious or don't want to lose it. — “She **clutched** her bag as the train jolted.”
* **grope** /ɡroʊp/: To feel around with your hands because you cannot see clearly. — “He **groped** for the light switch in the dark.”
* **wrench** /rɛntʃ/: To pull or twist something suddenly and violently. — “She **wrenched** the stuck drawer open.”
* **hoist** /hɔɪst/: To lift something heavy, often using a rope, pulley or great effort. — “They **hoisted** the sofa up through the window.”
* **thrust** /θrʌst/: To push something suddenly and with force. — “He **thrust** his hands into his pockets.”
* **jostle** /ˈdʒɑsəl/: To push against people roughly in a crowd. — “Passengers **jostled** each other to get off the train.”
* **brandish** /ˈbrændɪʃ/: To wave something, especially a weapon or object, in a threatening or excited way. — “He burst in **brandishing** a rolled-up newspaper.”
* **wield** /wild/: To hold and use something, especially a tool or weapon. — “It takes both hands to **wield** a scythe properly.”
* **unfurl** /ənˈfɜrl/: To open something that was rolled or folded up. — “It takes two people to **unfurl** the banner in any wind.”
* **swivel** /ˈswɪvəl/: To turn round while staying in the same place. — “The chair will **swivel** but it will not go up or down.”
* **fling** /flɪŋ/: To throw something carelessly and with force. — “He would **fling** his coat at the hook and usually miss.”
* **lever** /ˈlɛvər/: To move something using a bar and a fixed point. — “You have to **lever** the flagstone up with a spade.”
* **recoil** /riˈkɔɪl/: To move back suddenly because of shock or fear. — “Everyone would **recoil** the first time they touched it.”
* **sift** /sɪft/: To pass something through a fine mesh to separate it. — “She would **sift** the whole bag before starting.”
* **ruffle** /ˈrʌfəl/: To disturb the smooth surface of something. — “The wind would **ruffle** every paper on the desk.”
* **clamp** /klæmp/: To hold something firmly in position. — “You have to **clamp** the two pieces while the glue sets.”
* **tamp** /tæmp/: To press something down firmly with repeated light blows. — “You have to **tamp** the soil round each plant.”

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