Gym Candy — Vocabulary
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focusconcentrate I find that studying in the library helps me to focus.more Show sample from book The linebackers were so focused on me that they had all come up, leaving our tight end wide open over the middle.6 more focus → focused:concentrating (on one thing and not paying attention to other things) Show general definition for focus (as in: Turn your focus to question #2.) to direct attention or effort toward a single thing; or the ability to do so without getting distracted
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focus#2area where attention is concentrated Since we're running out of time, let's narrow our focus to just what needs to be done tomorrow.more Show sample from book The days of the week were written across the top of each page. Underneath were the focus muscle groups. And underneath that he'd listed the specific lifts I was to do along with the reps.6 more where attention is concentrated Show general definition for focus (as in: The focus of our study is...) where attention is concentrated or directed
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approachmethod (way of doing something) Perhaps I just need to work harder, but I may need an entirely different approach to the problem.more Show sample from book That week I took a different approach. I did everything I could to conserve my energy, to save every ounce of strength for the game.1 more technique (way of doing something) Show general definition for approach (as in: use the best approach) a way of doing something; or a route that leads to a particular place
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approach#2approach → approached:began communication with They approached her about becoming a member of the committee.more Show sample from book Kaylee wasn't the only person who approached me that day.1 more approach → approached:began talking with Show general definition for approach (as in: approached her with the proposal) to begin communication with someone about something -- often a proposal or a delicate topic
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agileable to move well quickly and easily She is amazingly agile for someone so tall.more Show sample from book Like you're two seconds faster in the agility drill.4 more agile → agility:ability to move well quickly and easily Show general definition able to move well quickly and easily or: able to think well quickly and easily
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adrenalineadrenaline → adrenaline junkie:“fight or flight” stimulating hormone She's an adrenaline junkie. She loves the rush that comes from roller coasters, skydiving, and big waves.more Show sample from book Before every game the adrenaline flows, but this game was like no other.4 more “fight or flight” stimulating hormone that excites the body and prepares it for action Show general definition “fight or flight” stimulating hormone secreted by the adrenal gland in response to stress (making the body feel excited and ready for action) Show editor's word notes Doctors are more likely to use the term epinephrine (possibly shortened to epi or EP). Adrenalin as a proper noun without the ending "e" is a trademark name for the same chemical.
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glowerglower → glowering:staring angrily Shake hands and stop glowering at each other.more Show sample from book Rooney would see, and glower, but what could he do? I was his best running back.2 more stare angrily Show general definition to stare angrily
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techniqueway of doing something She developed a new surgical technique that shortens recovery time.more Show sample from book After that he still gave me advice on technique and strategy, and we still tossed the ball around the park, though we didn't do that as much.†1 more Show general definition a way of doing something; or the methods used to do it well
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sprainsprain → sprained:joint injury from twisting She couldn’t play in the soccer game because of a sprained ankle from practice.more Show sample from book Then I sprained my ankle.2 more sprain → sprained:injured the ligaments of a joint by stretching them too far (ligaments are the tough, fibrous bands that connect bones across joints) Show general definition injury to the ligaments of a joint caused by stretching them too far -- most commonly injuring the ankle (ligaments are the tough, fibrous bands that connect bones across joints) Show editor's word notes Note that a strain is a similar injury caused by stretching the muscle until it rips.
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passagea short part of a longer written work Each passage below is followed by a number of questions.more Show sample from book "Sometimes when I'm feeling lost," she said as she handed it to me, "I'll open the book and read and before long I'll find a passage that will comfort me." Show general definition for passage (as in: In lines 1-9 of the passage...) a short part of a longer written work Show editor's word notes This meaning of passage is commonly seen on standardized tests like the SAT and ACT.
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conventionconvention → conventional:normal It was once conventional wisdom that the earth is flat.more Show sample from book If we stayed back in a conventional defense, their running backs nickel-and-dimed us to death. convention → conventional:normal or typical Show general definition for convention (as in: conventional behavior) something regarded as normal or typical
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yieldgive in The country vowed not to yield to pressure from its larger neighbors.more Show sample from book For a split second we were both frozen, both straining, neither yielding. yield → yielding:giving in Show general definition for yield (as in: yield to pressure) to give in, give way, or give up
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varybe different Your mileage may vary.more Show sample from book It varies from person to person.† vary → varies:differs; or changes Show general definition to be different, or to change Show editor's word notes Vary is often used to describe small differences or changes--especially about things of the same type. It would be more common to say "The weight of full-grown elephants varies depending upon diet and other factors," than to say "The weight of elephants varies from that of mice."
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dominatecontrol Democrats dominate the committee.more Show sample from book Both defenses dominated throughout the first quarter and into the second, but just before halftime, Foothill marched down the field as if they were playing a middle school team. dominate → dominated:controlled; or were most influential or powerful Show general definition to control; or to be most influential, powerful, abundant, important, or conspicuous
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mediocreabout average The caliber of the students has gone from mediocre to above averagemore Show sample from book It was supposed to be a game between the two best teams in the state, but Rogers seemed mediocre.†1 more average or a bit below average in quality Show general definition average or a bit below average in quality
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meteormeteor → meteors:a streak of light in the night sky that results from a space rock burning in the earth's atmosphere Most meteors come from rocks that are about the size of a pebble.more Show sample from book It had come like a meteor falling from the sky.†1 more a streak of light in the sky caused by a small space rock burning up in Earth’s atmosphere Show general definition a streak of light in the sky caused by a small space rock (a meteoroid) burning up in Earth’s atmosphere
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deliriumdelirium → delirious:in a state of having been taken over by excitement or emotion The basketball fans were delirious with joy.more Show sample from book Foothill's band was playing their fight song over and over; their fans were delirious; their entire team had poured into the end zone to swarm the cornerback who'd scored the touchdown. delirium → delirious:extremely happy and excited Show general definition for delirium (as in: delirious with joy) a state of having been taken over by excitement or emotion
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flounderflounder → floundering:having difficulty She is floundering in collegemore Show sample from book I floundered around until one of the clerks, a tall guy with a blond ponytail, came over. flounder → floundered:had difficulty -- such as not knowing what to do Show general definition for flounder (as in: she floundered) to have difficulty -- such as to not know what to do or to move awkwardly on unsure footing
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deferdelay The weather forced us to defer our departure another day.more Show sample from book Woodinville won the toss, but they deferred, which meant we'd have the ball first. defer → deferred:postponed Show general definition for defer (as in: deferred the decision) delay or postpone (hold off until a later time)
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congregategather together The planned demonstration never materialized because a heavy presence of police and soldiers made it impossible for protesters to congregate.more Show sample from book When he finished, the guys turned and started to congregate at the mouth of the tunnel, their voices alive with excitement. come together Show general definition come together as a group