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Key Water Sports Vocabulary
icy
icy
[Adjective]

made up of or covered with ice

Ex: The icy landscape was breathtaking, with every surface glistening in the sunlight. 
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to lie
to lie
[Verb]

(of a person or animal) to be in a resting position on a flat surface, not standing or sitting

Ex: After a long day of work, she decided to lie on the sofa and relax for a while. 
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headfirst
headfirst
[Adverb]

with the head leading the way

Ex: She dove headfirst into the pool, creating a splash. 
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fast
fast
[Adjective]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

Ex: He had a fast response to emergency situations. 
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curve
curve
[noun]

a bent section of a road, river, railway track, or similar path

Ex: The car slowed down as it approached a sharp curve. 
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exciting
exciting
[Adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: It was exciting to see dolphins while we were on the boat. 
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to watch
to watch
[Verb]

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

Ex: He sat on the park bench and watched the sunset. 
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Switzerland

a country in Western Central Europe, south of Germany

Ex: Geneva, located in Switzerland, is home to many international organizations. 
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late
late
[Adjective]

existing or occurring near the end of a specified period of time

Ex: The flowers started blooming in late summer, just before fall set in. 
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olympic
olympic
[Adjective]

related to or associated with the Olympic Games

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to compete

to join in a contest or game

Ex: Every year, hundreds of athletes compete in the city marathon. 
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to race
to race
[Verb]

to compete against someone to see who is the fastest

Ex: The children race each other to the tree. 
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to run
to run
[Verb]

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

Ex: When he heard the news, he ran home in a hurry. 
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to push
to push
[Verb]

to use your hands, arms, body, etc. in order to make something or someone move forward or away from you

Ex: She pushed the cart down the aisle at the grocery store. 
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distance
distance
[noun]

the length of the space that is between two places or points

Ex: The distance between New York City and Los Angeles is over 2,700 miles. 
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to jump
to jump
[Verb]

to push yourself off the ground or away from something and up into the air by using your legs and feet

Ex: He jumped over the puddle to avoid getting his shoes wet. 
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to lie down

to put one's body in a flat position in order to sleep or rest

Ex: I'm feeling tired, so I'm going to lie down for a while. 
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to steer
to steer
[Verb]

to control the direction of a moving object, such as a car, ship, etc.

Ex: He expertly steered the car through the winding mountain roads. 
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body
body
[noun]

our or an animal's hands, legs, head, and every other part together

Ex: She enjoys yoga because it helps her connect with her body and find inner balance. 
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shoulder
shoulder
[noun]

each of the two parts of the body between the top of the arms and the neck

Ex: He felt a sharp pain in his shoulder after lifting weights at the gym. 
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kilometers per hour

a unit of measurement used to express speed or velocity in the metric system, representing the distance traveled in kilometers over the course of one hour

Ex: The car was traveling at 100 km/h. 
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to wear
to wear
[Verb]

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

Ex: She decided to wear a beautiful dress to the party. 
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helmet
helmet
[noun]

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

Ex: The construction worker wore a bright yellow safety helmet before entering the site. 
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special
special
[Adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: That song holds a special place in her heart. 
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safe
safe
[Adjective]

protected from any danger

Ex: The children are quite safe here, playing under the watchful eye of their parents. 
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several
several
[determiner]

used to refer to a number of things or people, more than two but not many

Ex: He owns several cars, each for a different purpose. 
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together
together
[Adverb]

in the company of or in proximity to another person or people

Ex: We walked together through the quiet streets. 
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total
total
[noun]

the complete amount or entirety of something

Ex: The total of the shipment was 500 boxes. 
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to win
to win
[Verb]

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

Ex: Our team won the championship after a hard-fought season. 
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skill
skill
[noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: After years of practice, her skill in playing the guitar became exceptional. 
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courage
courage
[noun]

the quality to face danger or hardship without giving in to fear

Ex: It takes a lot of courage to speak in front of a large audience. 
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meter
meter
[noun]

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

Ex: The length of the room is 5 meters. 
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long
long
[Adjective]

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

Ex: The necklace she wore had a long chain adorned with intricate charms. 
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correctly
correctly
[Adverb]

in a right way and without mistake

Ex: The student answered the exam questions correctly, earning a high score. 
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to avoid
to avoid
[Verb]

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

Ex: To prevent a confrontation, he tried to avoid his ex-girlfriend at the party. 
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training
training
[noun]

the process during which someone learns the skills needed in order to do a particular job

Ex: The new employees underwent intensive training to learn company policies and procedures. 
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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Conserving water is important for the sustainable use of natural resources. 
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Germany
Germany
[noun]

a country located in central Europe, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and thriving economy

Ex: Oktoberfest is a famous festival celebrated in Germany. 
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Canada
Canada
[noun]

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

Ex: Canada celebrates its national day, Canada Day, on July 1st. 
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the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: English is the primary language spoken in the United States. 
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advanced
advanced
[Adjective]

newly developed and incorporating new, modern methods or technology

Ex: They applied advanced algorithms to improve data processing speed. 
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skeleton
skeleton
[noun]

a winter sport where athletes slide headfirst down a track on a small sled, aiming for the fastest time

Ex: The athlete practiced skeleton racing for years to master the sport. 
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winter
winter
[noun]

the season that comes after fall and in most countries winter is the coldest season

Ex: It's fun to go skiing or snowboarding on the mountains in winter. 
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sport
sport
[noun]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

Ex: Basketball is a dynamic sport that demands quick thinking and agility. 
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athlete
athlete
[noun]

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

Ex: As a professional athlete, he maintained a strict diet and exercise routine. 
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sled
sled
[noun]

a vehicle often pulled by horses used for carrying people over snow from one place to the other

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