Listen to these words.
adrenaline
skipper
low-impact
paddler
recreational
propulsion
apparatus
momentum
unpredictable
pastime
offshoot
exhilarating
capsize
hypothermia
distress
plunge
Learn the new words!
To cause something or someone to move or fall suddenly forward or down.
plunge
A feeling of extreme worry, sadness, or pain.
distress
A serious medical condition in which someone’s temperature falls below the usual due to being in extreme cold for a long time.
hypothermia
To cause a boat or ship to turn upside down in the water.
capsize
Describes something that makes you feel excited or happy.
exhilarating
Something that has developed from something larger.
offshoot
An activity that is done for enjoyment.
pastime
Describes something that is likely to change.
unpredictable
The force that keeps something moving.
momentum
A set of equipment, tools, or a machine that has a specific use.
apparatus
The force that moves something forward.
propulsion
Describes an activity that is done for enjoyment, not money or competition.
recreational
Someone who uses a paddle to move a boat, such as a canoe or kayak.
paddler
Describes something that does not have a large effect or influence.
low-impact
To be the captain of a boat.
skipper
A chemical substance produced by the body that makes the heart beat faster and prepares the body for danger.
adrenaline
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