A Kind of Grace Vocabulary
Feb 24, 2016
A Kind of GraceVocabulary
SessionsDefinition: Gatherings
Synonyms: meetings, periods, classes
Sentence: During Thursday practice sessions, we always work on the long jump.
SprintsDefinition: short races at top speed
Synonyms: bursts, dashes
Sentence: After running 4 to 5 sprints, Johnny was sweaty and breathless.
Running Sprints
UnconventionalDefinition: unusual
Synonym: different, non-traditional, out of the box
Sentence: His fashion style was rather unconventional.
Unconventional ?
EnduranceDefinition: ability to keep going
Synonyms: stamina, tirelessness
Sentence: You need a lot of endurance to run a marathon because it is 26.2 miles long!
Endurance Needed:
DiscouragedDefinition: in a low mood; lacking confidence
Synonym: disheartened, depressed, overwhelmed
Antonyms: encouraged, inspired
Sentence: After failing the driving test twice, Andrew was extremely discouraged, and he did not feel like trying again soon.
Discouraged: I give up!
ConditioningDefinition: training to get in shape
Synonym: exercising, working out
Sentence: Ellen was conditioning for the upcoming soccer competition.
Conditioning
SquadDefinition: small group organized for an activity
Synonyms: team, crew, troop
Sentence: The running squad represented Lake Hood at the Kincaid Jamboree.
USA Olympic Running Squad
ConsolingDefinition: comforting
Synonym: easing, sympathizing, calming
Sentence: Her aunt was consoling Rita after she lost her dog in the accident.
Consoling another…
TrackDefinition: a sport made up of a series of
running and related events, such as:Sprints, Mid-Distance and Long Distance RunsHigh Jump and Long JumpHurdlesPole VaultDiscus and Javelin Throws
Hurdles
Pole Vault
Discus and Javelin
Long jump…Go Jackie!