Thursday, February 6, 2014

Spring Vocabulary #5

Intangible- not having physical presence
You can't be intangible as a pitcher.

Potential-showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future
He may not be that good right now, but he has potential.

Stamina- the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
It takes a lot of stamina to do cross-country races.

Consistent- unchanging in achievement or effort over a period of time.
You need to be consistent if you want to be successful.

Prototypical-a pattern of similar things.
Exercising is prototypical.

Repertoire- a supply of something
Pitchers have a repertoire of different pitches.

Aspiration- hope or ambition to achieve something
I have aspirations to be successful.

Ethic- a set of moral principles
I sign an ethic code of conduct every year.

Misconception- an opinion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty understanding
It seems there's been a misconception.

Plyometric- a jump training exercise that exerts the most force in the shortest amount of time
Today we are doing plyometrics.

Emphasis- special importance, value or prominence given to something
My mom put emphasis on the fact that I had practice to do.

Precaution- a measure taken to prevent future danger, or harm in the future
Take the proper precautions to ensure prolonged health

Isolate- cause something to be apart from other things
Isolate your muscles during workouts.

Oscillating- move or swing back and forth at regular speed
The swing set was oscillating.

Stabilize- make unlikely to give way
Doctors stabilize patients when they are sick.

Maintain- cause to continue
I maintain my above average GPA.

Inform- give someone facts or information
I informed the man of his punishment.

Debut- a person's first appearance in a particular role
The man debuted on the first week of July 2015.

Implement- put into effect
The new law was implemented last week.

Innovate- make changes in something by introducing new methods, ideas, or products.
Society needs to innovate if they are looking to improve.

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