The word ‘hobble’ means to walk with difficulty because the legs and feet are in bad condition. Tick the words in the box below that also refer to a manner of walking. haggle shuffle stride ride waddle wriggle paddle swagger trudge slog

Question

Have you known someone like the author’s grandmother? Do you feel the same sense of loss with regard to someone whom you have loved and lost?

Answer 1

The word “hobble” means to walk with difficulty. From the list given, the words that also refer to a manner of walking are:

shuffle – to walk without lifting the feet properly, dragging them along the ground.
stride – to walk with long, confident steps.
waddle – to walk with short, clumsy steps, swaying from side to side (like a duck).
swagger – to walk in a proud, showy, sometimes arrogant way.
trudge – to walk slowly and with effort, especially when tired or through difficult ground.
slog – to walk or move with great effort, often through mud, water or when very tired.

Words like haggle, ride, wriggle, paddle do not primarily describe walking.

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