Vocabulary Set 1
This word means “publicly praised by a lot of people.”
What is acclaimed?
This disease is also known as high blood pressure.
What is hypertension?
This Greek philosopher and mathematician is known for a famous theorem.
Who is Pythagoras?
This basketball action means catching the ball after a missed shot.
What is rebounding?
A dishonest person or thief is described by this word.
What is a crook?
This word means “to make someone feel anxious, nervous, or upset.”
What is agitating?
This term describes the act or process of controlling or reducing something.
What are limitations?
This field focuses on the study and treatment of the foot.
What is podiatry?
A term meaning "never lost a game."
What is undefeated?
This vocabulary term describes something “made sacred or preserved as if sacred.”
What does enshrine mean?
This adjective describes someone who is likely to cause arguments or make people angry.
What is confrontational?
A person who studies and provides treatment of the feet.
What is a podiatrist?
A round fruit with juicy seeds.
A move where a basketball player quickly switches the ball from one hand to the other.
What is a crossover?
A serious disaster or misfortune is called this.
What is a calamity?
This word means “remarkable or extraordinary.”
What is phenomenal?
This overuse injury irritates the tendon connecting the kneecap to the shin bone.
What is patella tendonitis?
A valuable object that has been passed down through generations.
What is an heirloom?
A move where a player holds the ball above their head after scoring.
What is a salute?
This dessert shares its name with a French dish involving thin pancakes, citrus, and a flambé technique.
What is Crepe Suzette?
This term names a lyrical poem that praises or celebrates someone or something.
What is an ode?
This medical condition occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked long enough for heart muscle to die.
What is myocardial infarction?
Having a curious or humorous unexpected sequence of events marked by coincidence.
What is ironic?
In basketball, this refers to illegal personal conduct on the court.
What is a flagrant foul?
This adjective means “having great physical beauty and appeal.”
What is pulchritudinous?