Sports Performance

verb to be a sign or indication of a positive outcome or success

• The positive economic indicators augur well for future growth in the region.
• The new manager's leadership style seems to augur well for the team's performance.
• If you keep practicing, your skills will augur well for the upcoming competition.
• The dark clouds gathering on the horizon augur well for a much-needed rainfall.

noun A U.S. military infantryman, especially in the Vietnam War

verb To make a low, short, guttural sound

• The soldier let out a grunt as he lifted the heavy equipment.
• I heard a grunt coming from the weight room.
• He let out a grunt of disapproval when he heard the news.
• The old man let out a grunt of satisfaction as he finished his work.

noun a wind blowing directly against the course of a moving object, especially an aircraft or ship

• The airplane struggled to maintain altitude due to the strong head wind.
• We had to pedal extra hard on our bikes because of the head wind.
• I feel like I'm walking through molasses with this head wind slowing me down.
• Dealing with constant criticism felt like facing a head wind in my personal growth journey.

adjective describing a type of equipment or person that is very powerful or influential

• The high powered committee was tasked with making important decisions for the company.
• I heard she's part of a high powered team that gets things done quickly.
• Those high powered executives are always on top of their game.
• His high powered personality always commands attention in a room.

adjective describing the physical condition or appearance of someone or something

adverb modifying a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate time, place, manner, or degree

• Regular exercise and a balanced diet are essential for staying in shape.
• I've been hitting the gym lately to get back in shape.
• I need to start working out again to get my body in shape.
• After a few setbacks, the company is finally getting back in shape financially.

noun The quality or state of being intense; extreme degree of strength, force, energy, or feeling.

• The intensity of the storm caused widespread damage to the area.
• The intensity of her workout was impressive.
• The intensity of the party last night was off the charts!
• The intensity of his emotions was like a raging fire within him.

noun a person or thing that jumps, such as someone who participates in the sport of jumping over obstacles on horseback or a garment worn to keep warm and cover the torso

verb to jump or leap

adjective describing something related to jumping or the act of jumping

• The jumper was made of high-quality wool and cashmere blend.
• I love wearing my cozy jumper on chilly days.
• Check out that cool jumper she's wearing!
• He's always quick to make a jumper in conversation, changing topics frequently.

noun the impetus gained by a moving object

• The company's new marketing strategy helped them gain momentum in the market.
• Once we started winning games, we really picked up momentum.
• We need to keep the momentum going if we want to succeed.
• Her speech gained momentum as she spoke, capturing the attention of the audience.

noun a short journey or trip, especially one taken for leisure purposes

verb to reveal or make known something that was previously hidden or secret

• The company organized a team outing to the local park for team building activities.
• Let's plan an outing to the beach this weekend!
• I'm down for a spontaneous outing to the mall, are you in?
• The book club's outing into the realm of science fiction opened up new literary horizons for its members.

noun the amount or extent of slipping or sliding that occurs

• The construction project experienced slippage due to unforeseen weather conditions.
• There was some slippage in the schedule because of the delays in material delivery.
• The slippage in our plans messed everything up.
• Her slippage in focus caused her to make several mistakes in the presentation.

noun a small amount of liquid that is forced out in a thin, fast stream

verb to cause liquid to be forced out in a thin, fast stream

• The chef gently squeezed the bottle to squirt a small amount of sauce onto the dish.
• I accidentally squirted ketchup all over my shirt while trying to put it on my hotdog.
• She squirted some perfume on before heading out to meet her friends.
• The comedian's jokes always seem to squirt out effortlessly during his stand-up routine.

noun lack of motivation or enthusiasm

• Amotivation is a lack of motivation or desire to engage in activities.
• I've been feeling amotivation lately, I just can't seem to get myself to do anything.
• I'm in a serious state of amotivation right now, I can't even get out of bed.
• His amotivation was like a heavy weight holding him back from reaching his goals.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• In the business world, companies often live and die by their ability to adapt to changing market conditions.
• As a hardcore gamer, I live and die by my favorite gaming console.
• In the music industry, artists know they can live and die by their latest album release.
• For some people, their reputation is something they live and die by in social circles.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• It is important to work to good advantage of the resources available to maximize efficiency.
• You should try to work to good advantage of your skills to excel in your job.
• Make sure to work to good advantage of the situation to come out on top.
• She knew how to work to good advantage of her charm to get what she wanted.

noun a rocky patch

verb hit

• The company hit a rocky patch when their main supplier went out of business.
• Our relationship hit a rocky patch when we couldn't agree on where to go for vacation.
• Their friendship hit a rocky patch after the big argument they had.
• The team's performance hit a rocky patch during the playoffs, but they managed to bounce back and win the championship.

noun Par is a term used in golf to refer to the standard number of strokes a good player is expected to take to complete a hole or course.

adjective Above par is used to describe something that is better or higher than the usual or expected standard.

preposition Above is a preposition indicating a higher position or level than something else.

• The quality of the product was above par compared to other items in the market.
• Her performance in the exam was above par, she really aced it!
• The party last night was above par, everyone had a blast.
• His leadership skills are above par, he always goes the extra mile.