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oddlyadverb

/ˈɒdli/ /ˈɑːdli/

In a peculiar manner; strangely; unusually.

"For December, it was oddly warm."

curbedverb

/kɜːrbd/ /kɝbd/

To bend or curve.

"The metal worker carefully curbed the pipe to fit the shape of the wall. "

wontnoun

/wɒnt/ /woʊnt/

One's habitual way of doing things; custom, habit, practice.

"He awoke at the crack of dawn, as was his wont."

bypassnoun

/ˈbaɪpɑːs/ /ˈbaɪpæs/

A road that passes around something, such as a residential area

"The new bypass road avoids the congested neighborhood, making the commute to school much faster. "

waywardadjective

/ˈweɪwɚd/

Not on target

"The dog's wayward barking distracted the children during their homework. "

windyadjective

/ˈwɪndi/ /ˈwaɪndi/

(of a path etc) Having many bends; winding, twisting or tortuous.

"The mountain road was so windy that we had to drive very slowly. "

scuttlenoun

/ˈskʌtəl/

A quick pace; a short run.

"After the bell rang, there was a scuttle to the cafeteria. "

amendverb

/əˈmɛnd/

To become better.

"The team amended their approach to the project, hoping to improve their chances of success. "

bailverb

/beɪ̯l/

To exit quickly.

"With his engine in flames, the pilot had no choice but to bail."

islesnoun

/aɪlz/

Any path through an otherwise obstructed space.

"The crowded farmer's market had isles between the produce stands, allowing people to walk and browse. "

deviationnoun

/diviˈeɪʃən/

The act of deviating; wandering off the correct or true path or road

"The child's deviation from the designated walking path led him to a dangerous area near the construction site. "

spiralsverb

/ˈspaɪrəlz/

To move along the path of a spiral or helix.

"The falling leaves spiralled down from the tree."

scuffledverb

/ˈskʌfəld/ /ˈskʌft/

To walk with a shuffling gait.

"He was tired after the long day, so he scuffled his feet along the hallway to his bedroom. "

to and frosnoun

/tuː ænd frɒs/ /tə ənd frɑːs/

The movement (of someone or something) forward followed by a return to the same position. May refer to a concept such as an emotional state or a relationship as well as a physical thing.

"The constant to and fros of the students between classes filled the hallways with noise. "

potterverb

/ˈpɒtə/

To move slowly or aimlessly. (Often potter about, potter around.)

"The children pottered around the park, kicking leaves and chasing butterflies. "

endwiseadverb

/ˈɛndwaɪz/ /ˈɛnˌdwaɪz/

Upright, or standing on end

"He carefully stacked the books endwise on the shelf to prevent them from falling over. "

chopverb

/tʃɒp/

To vary or shift suddenly.

"The wind chops about."

arrangingnoun

/əˈɹeɪndʒɪŋ/

Arrangement.

"The flower arranging on the table brightened the room. "

inchmealadverb

/ˈɪntʃ.miːl/

Gradually, little by little (an inch at a time)

"The toddler, initially scared of the water, inched into the pool inchmeal until only his toes were still on the side. "

posternsnoun

/ˈpɒstərnz/ /ˈpoʊstərnz/

By extension, a separate or hidden way in or out of a place, situation etc.

"Facing job interviews without experience, she sought posterns into companies: internships, volunteer roles, and networking events. "