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Key Water Sports Vocabulary - Artistic Swimming

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Key Water Sports Vocabulary
artistic swimming

a swimming sport that combines elements of dance, gymnastics, and swimming in choreographed routines performed in water

Ex: Teams in artistic swimming compete to create visually stunning displays of athleticism .
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synchronized
synchronized
[Adjective]

operating in unison

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athlete
athlete
[noun]

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

Ex: The young athlete aspired to represent her country in the Olympics .
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to perform

to give a performance of something such as a play or a piece of music for entertainment

Ex: They perform a traditional dance at the festival every year .
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routine
routine
[noun]

a set of actions or behaviors that someone does regularly or habitually

Ex: The child 's bedtime routine always starts with a story .
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water
water
[noun]

a liquid with no smell, taste, or color, that falls from the sky as rain, and is used for washing, cooking, drinking, etc.

Ex: The swimmer jumped into the pool and splashed water everywhere .
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music
music
[noun]

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

Ex: Her favorite genre of music is jazz .
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dance
dance
[noun]

a series of rhythmical movements performed to a particular type of music

Ex: The kids prepared a dance for the school talent show .
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gymnastics

a sport that develops and displays one's agility, balance, coordination, and strength

Ex: After watching the Olympic gymnastics events , she was inspired to enroll in a local gymnastics club .
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to start
to start
[Verb]

to come into existence or begin to happen

Ex: A revolution started after the government raised taxes .
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early
early
[Adjective]

indicating things that occur near the beginning of something

Ex: The early stages of the project are critical for its success .
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Canada
Canada
[noun]

the second largest country in the world that is in the northern part of North America

Ex: The Calgary Stampede is a famous rodeo and festival held annually in Alberta , Canada.
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to spread
to spread
[Verb]

to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people

Ex: The use of radios spread to remote areas , allowing people to receive news faster .
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country
country
[noun]

a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.

Ex: The government implemented new policies to boost the country's economy .
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to compete

to join in a contest or game

Ex: The two teams will compete in the finals tomorrow .
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olympic
olympic
[Adjective]

related to or associated with the Olympic Games

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skill
skill
[noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: The athlete 's skill in dribbling and shooting made him a star player on the basketball team .
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to practice

to do or play something many times to become good at it

Ex: The tennis player practiced serving and volleying for hours to refine their game before the tournament .
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strong
strong
[Adjective]

having a lot of physical power

Ex: The athlete 's strong legs helped him run faster .
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flexible
flexible
[Adjective]

able to bend and move the body easily without breaking or injury; physically limber

Ex: Martial artists train to be flexible for high kicks and fast movements .
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endurance
endurance
[noun]

the capacity to withstand difficult or unpleasant circumstances without giving up

Ex: The athlete 's endurance allowed her to finish the race despite feeling exhausted halfway through .
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rhythm
rhythm
[noun]

a visual or design principle involving repetition or alternation of elements to create movement or flow

Ex: The garden 's rhythm is established by evenly spaced trees .
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spin
spin
[noun]

the action of rotating rapidly around an axis

Ex: A spin of the globe revealed all the continents .
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complex
complex
[Adjective]

not easy to understand or analyze

Ex: The novel ’s plot is intricate and highly complex.
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event
event
[noun]

something special, important, and known that takes place at a particular time or place such as a festival or Valentin's Day

Ex: The music festival is an event that attracts thousands of fans every summer to enjoy live performances .
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solo
solo
[Adverb]

without the presence or assistance of others

Ex: The artist preferred to work solo, creating each piece entirely on her own .
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duet
duet
[noun]

(ballet) a dance for two people (usually a ballerina and a danseur noble)

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team
team
[noun]

a group of people who compete against another group in a sport or game

Ex: A well-functioning team fosters a supportive environment where each member 's strengths are valued .
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mixed
mixed
[Adjective]

consisting of different types of people or things combined together

Ex: The mixed media artwork combined painting, collage, and sculpture techniques.
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judge
judge
[noun]

an official who scores, evaluates, or enforces the rules during a sports competition

Ex: The athletes waited nervously for the judge to announce the final scores .
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technique
technique
[noun]

a specific method of carrying out an activity that requires special skills

Ex: The athlete 's training regimen focused on perfecting her sprinting technique.
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difficulty

a challenge or circumstance, typically encountered while trying to reach a goal or finish something

Ex: She explained the difficulties she faced while moving to a new city .
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creativity

the ability to use imagination in order to bring something new into existence

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costume
costume
[noun]

pieces of clothing worn by actors or performers for a role, or worn by someone to look like another person or thing

Ex: The costume party was a hit , with guests arriving dressed as everything from superheroes to classic movie monsters .
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fitness
fitness
[noun]

the state of being in good physical condition, typically as a result of regular exercise and proper nutrition

Ex: Maintaining fitness is essential for a healthy and active lifestyle .
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strength
strength
[noun]

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

Ex: The company 's financial strength enabled it to withstand economic downturns .
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flexibility

the quality of being easily bent without breaking or injury

Ex: The gymnast 's flexibility amazed the audience during her performance .
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coordination

the skillful and effective interaction of movements

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balance
balance
[noun]

the ability to maintain a steady position or posture, preventing falling or tipping

Ex: A baby learns balance gradually as they begin to walk .
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entertaining
entertaining
[Adjective]

providing amusement, often through humor, drama, or skillful performance

Ex: The entertaining performance by the band had the crowd dancing and singing along .
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