GLOSSARY

aggressive (uh-GREH-siv) —

strong and forceful

balance (BA-luhnts) —

to keep steady and not fall over

concentration (kahn-suhn-TRAY-shuhn) —

paying careful attention

grimace (GRIM-uhs) —

a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain

rank (RANGK) —

an official position within a group

routine (roo-TEEN) —

a part of a sports performance that is carefully worked out so it can be repeated often

rummage (RUHM-ij) —

to actively search, especially by moving, turning, or looking through the contents of a place or container

showcase (SHOH-keys) —

to exhibit especially in an attractive or favorable way

spar (SPAHR) —

to practice fighting

tae kwon do (TAHY KWON DOH) —

a form of Korean martial arts characterized by the extensive use of kicks

target (TAHR-git) —

an object at which to aim or shoot

tension (TEN-shuhn) —

a state of mental unrest that is often accompanied by physical signs of emotion