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midair noun [ˈmɪdˈeɚ]
  • a region in the air not close to the ground —often used before another noun
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mattress noun [ˈmætrəs]
  • a cloth case that is filled with material and used as a bed
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inning noun [ˈɪnɪŋ]
  • one of the usually nine parts of a game in which each team bats until three outs are made
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jerk noun [ˈʤɚk]
  • a stupid person or a person who is not well-liked or who treats other people badly
  • a quick pull or twist
  • a sudden sharp movement
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immature adjective [ɪməˈtuɚ]
  • not mature: such as
  • not fully developed or grown
  • acting in a childish way : having or showing a lack of emotional maturity
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hopscotch noun [ˈhɑːpˌskɑːtʃ]
  • a child's game in which players hop through a series of squares drawn on the ground
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rule noun [ˈruːl]
  • a statement that tells you what is or is not allowed in a particular game, situation, etc.
  • a statement that tells you what is allowed or what will happen within a particular system (such as a language or science)
  • a piece of advice about the best way to do something
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tangle verb [ˈtæŋgəl]
  • to become or cause (something) to become twisted together —often used figuratively
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hardship noun [ˈhɑɚdˌʃɪp]
  • pain and suffering
  • something that causes pain, suffering, or loss
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director noun [dəˈrɛktɚ]
  • a person who manages an organized group of people or a part of an organization (such as a school or business)
  • one of a group of managers who control a company or corporation
  • a person who directs a play, movie, etc.
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hurdle noun [ˈhɚdl̟]
  • one of a series of barriers to be jumped over in a race
  • a race in which runners must jump over hurdles —usually used with a singular verb
  • something that makes an achievement difficult
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lucky adjective [ˈlʌki]
  • having good luck : fortunate
  • producing a good result by chance : resulting from good luck
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loose adjective [ˈluːs]
  • not tightly fastened, attached, or held
  • not pulled or stretched tight
  • not fitting close to your body : not tight
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karate noun [kəˈrɑːti]
  • a form of fighting that was developed in Japan in which your feet and hands are used to kick and hit an opponent : a Japanese martial art—often used before another noun
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hip noun [ˈhɪp]
  • the part of your body between your waist and legs on each side
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headfirst adverb [ˈhɛdˈfɚst]
  • with the head leading
  • without taking time to think about your actions
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gymnastics noun [ʤɪmˈnæstɪks]
  • physical exercises for developing strength and balance
  • a sport in which athletes are judged on how well they perform various physical exercises on a mat or on special equipment
  • an activity that requires unusual ability or effort
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force noun [ˈfoɚs]
  • physical strength, power, or effect
  • power or violence used on a person or thing
  • strength or power that is not physical