Athletic Performance Terminology

adverb in a way that causes great physical or mental pain

• The patient endured an agonizingly long wait for the test results.
• It was agonizingly boring sitting through that lecture.
• I'm agonizingly hangry right now, let's grab some food!
• The decision to break up with her was agonizingly difficult for him.

noun a hypothetical cycle in psychological or emotional functioning

• Research has shown that individuals have unique biorhythms that can affect their daily performance.
• I can never seem to get my biorhythm in sync with my work schedule.
• My biorhythm is all over the place today, I just can't seem to focus.
• Her biorhythm seemed to be in tune with the natural world, always knowing when to rest and when to be active.

noun a type of fuel with a high level of octane

adjective describing a type of fuel with a high level of octane

• The engineer conducted a high test to determine the quality of the materials used in construction.
• I heard they're doing a high test on the new sports car at the track tomorrow.
• I aced that high test in math class last week.
• Her resilience was a high test of her character during difficult times.

noun a composed state of mind or the ability to control one's emotions or reactions

• Her self-possession in the face of adversity was truly admirable.
• I wish I had the same level of self-possession as she does.
• She's got mad self-possession skills, nothing can shake her.
• His self-possession was like a shield, protecting him from the chaos around him.

adjective having or characterized by a strong focus or determination

adverb in a single-minded manner

• She was known for her single-minded focus on achieving her goals.
• He's so single-minded when it comes to video games, he can play for hours without taking a break.
• My boss is single-minded about hitting his sales targets, he won't let anything distract him.
• The detective had a single-minded determination to solve the case, no matter what obstacles came his way.

noun the quality of being steady or constant

• The success of the project relied heavily on the steadiness of the team's leader.
• Her steadiness in times of crisis always impresses me.
• I gotta give props to his steadiness under pressure.
• The old lighthouse stood as a symbol of steadiness in the face of turbulent seas.