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A Kind of Grace. Vocabulary. Sessions. Definition: Gatherings Synonyms: meetings, periods, classes Sentence: During Thursday practice sessions , we always work on the long jump. Sprints. Definition : short races at top speed Synonyms: bursts, dashes
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A Kind of Grace Vocabulary
Sessions • Definition: Gatherings • Synonyms: meetings, periods, classes • Sentence: During Thursday practice sessions, wealways work onthe long jump.
Sprints • Definition: short races at top speed • Synonyms: bursts, dashes • Sentence: After running 4 to 5 sprints, Johnny was sweaty and breathless.
Unconventional • Definition: unusual • Synonym: different, non-traditional, out of the box • Sentence: His fashion style was rather unconventional.
Endurance • Definition: 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!
Discouraged • Definition: 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.
Conditioning • Definition: training to get in shape • Synonym: exercising, working out • Sentence: Ellen was conditioning for the upcoming soccer competition.
Squad • Definition: small group organized for an activity • Synonyms: team, crew, troop • Sentence: The running squad represented Lake Hood at the Kincaid Jamboree.
Consoling • Definition: comforting • Synonym: easing, sympathizing, calming • Sentence: Her aunt was consoling Rita after she lost her dog in the accident.
Track • Definition:a sport made up of a series of running and related events, such as: • Sprints, Mid-Distance and Long Distance Runs • High Jump and Long Jump • Hurdles • Pole Vault • Discus and Javelin Throws