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Key Water Sports Vocabulary
time
time
[noun]

the recorded duration or measurement of how long an event or task takes to complete, often used in sports or competitions to track performance

Ex: He set a new time of 2:00:45 in the marathon, breaking the previous record. 
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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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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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strength
strength
[noun]

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

Ex: Her strength of character helped her overcome many challenges in life. 
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bravery
bravery
[noun]

the quality of being willing to face danger, fear, or difficulty with resolve and courage

Ex: The firefighter's bravery saved many lives during the blaze. 
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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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to practice

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

Ex: Musicians regularly practice their instruments to improve their skills. 
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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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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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luge
luge
[noun]

a racing sled on which competitors lie face-up and feet-first, sliding feet-forward down an icy track

Ex: She focused on maintaining a streamlined posture in the luge. 
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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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to slide
to slide
[Verb]

to move smoothly over a surface

Ex: The kids laughed as they slid down the slippery slope in the water park. 
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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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track
track
[noun]

a course that is used for racing, usually round, and with multiple lanes

Ex: The athletes warmed up on the track before the race. 
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small
small
[Adjective]

below average in physical size

Ex: He had a small backpack that was easy to carry. 
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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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back
back
[noun]

the part of our body between our neck and our legs that we cannot see

Ex: He bent his back to lift the heavy box. 
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foot
foot
[noun]

the body part that is at the end of our leg and we stand and walk on

Ex: He traced patterns in the sand with his foot, leaving temporary imprints. 
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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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fun
fun
[Adjective]

providing entertainment or amusement

Ex: The fun day at the amusement park was filled with laughter and excitement. 
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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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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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snowy
snowy
[Adjective]

covered or filled with snow

Ex: He carefully drove on the snowy road. 
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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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hill
hill
[noun]

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

Ex: From the top of the hill, you can see the whole city. 
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: Harry Potter books are very popular among teenagers. 
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club
club
[noun]

a group of sports players, their manager, and staff such as a soccer or baseball club

Ex: The soccer club celebrated their championship win with a parade. 
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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 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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hand
hand
[noun]

the part of our body that is at the end of our arm and we use to grab, move, or feel things

Ex: He gave me a high-five, slapping his hand against mine. 
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gain
gain
[noun]

an amount that is added to something

Ex: She recorded a gain of five points on the test. 
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speed
speed
[noun]

the rate or pace at which something or someone moves

Ex: The cheetah is known for its incredible speed, reaching up to 70 miles per hour in short bursts. 
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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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leg
leg
[noun]

each of the two long body parts that we use when we walk

Ex: He stretched his legs before going for a run to prevent muscle cramps. 
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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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ice
ice
[noun]

frozen water, which has a solid state

Ex: I put ice cubes in my drink to make it cold. 
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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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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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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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