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#2 No Ordinary Sport
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| perseverance | the act of trying to do something in spite of difficult circumstances |
| camaraderie | a feeling of friendship people have when working together toward a common goal |
| competition | an event or process in which people try to win a prize |
| discipline | an area of knowledge or a field of study |
| obstacle | an object that blocks your path so you have to go around it |
| participant | a person who takes part in an activity or event |
| visible | able to be seen |
| survival | the state of continuing to live |
| trudging | walking with heavy steps because it's difficult |
| stamina | mental or physical strength |
| traipse | walk easily |
| collective | combined |
| frigid | extremely cold |
| literally | exactly what the words say; no special or hidden meaning |
| core | central, middle |
| triathlon | athletic event with three parts: biking, swimming, running |
| trudging | walking with heavy steps |
| serve | to do official work for an organization, a country, or person |
| doubt | a feeling of being unsure about something |
| inclined | moving in an upward direction, a vertical angle |
| triggered | to cause or set off events |
| veterans | people who were in the military |
| critical | very important in order to achieve a goal |
| significant | important enough for people to notice the effects |
| waivers | a document stating you give up a right to do something |
| expert | authority, a person with control or knowledge |
| noted | mentioned |
| novice | someone who has little or no experience doing something |