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Tier One Tier One: Vocabulary words commonly used in speech, reading, and writing; usually appropriate for early emergent readers (grades K-1).		Tier Two Tier Two: Vocabulary words generally encountered in elementary school curriculum (grades 2-5).		Tier Three Tier Three: Vocabulary words generally encountered in middle and/or senior high school curriculum (grades 6+).
event noun : an important happening		accuracy noun : the state or quality of being precise, correct, or exact alpine skiing noun : the sport of downhill skiing amateur noun : a person who does an activity for fun or as a hobby instead of as a professional anthem noun : a song of national pride athlete noun : a person trained in sports, games, or other activities that require strength, speed, and skill banned verb : not allowed; stopped allowing biathlon noun : an athletic event made up of two different sports bobsled noun : a long racing sled with steering and brakes British Columbia noun : the westernmost province of Canada, located on the Pacific Ocean broadcaster noun : a person whose job is to talk (often about sports and athletes) on television or radio Canada noun : the northernmost country in North America compete verb : to do something for the purpose of winning competition noun : the struggle between organisms of the same or different species for limited resources, such as food, light, or territory competition noun : a rivalry between individuals or businesses for something that is desired competitor noun : a person or team that one plays against; a rival contender noun : a person who engages in a competition and has a good chance of winning controversy noun : a disagreement over an issue cross-country skiing noun : the sport or activity of skiing on relatively flat ground curling noun : a game played on ice by two teams, each with four players, that try to slide heavy stones toward a target defeat verb : to win against or beat doping noun : the use of certain drugs to improve performance in a competitive sport figure skating noun : the sport of skating while spinning, jumping, and performing intricate moves on ice humanity noun : all people; the condition or qualities of being human ice dancing noun : a type of figure skating in which a pair of ice skaters performs routines similar to ballroom dancing ice hockey noun : a game played on ice between two teams using a long wooden stick to hit a puck into the opponent's goal luge noun : a small sled for one or two people that is ridden feet first and lying on one's back; the sport involving competitors navigating a timed course on such a sled medal noun : a piece of flat metal given as an award mogul skiing noun : a style of skiing that involves skiing over bumps on a ski slope; a competitive event involving this style of skiing motto noun : a phrase that represents a guiding idea of a person or group nationality noun : the state of being a citizen of a certain country; an ethnic group that forms a part of a country Nordic skiing noun : any type of skiing in which the heels are not attached to the skis oath noun : a formal promise Olympics noun : an international multisport event opponent noun : a person who is on the other side in a game, fight, or discussion participant noun : a person who takes part in an event or activity procession noun : a train of people or vehicles; a formal parade qualify verb : to show enough skill to be allowed to compete in a difficult event or hold a certain job represent verb : to speak or act for another person or group of people representative noun : a person who speaks or acts on behalf of a team or group rink noun : a smooth area of ice used for skating, hockey, or curling; a smooth floor used for roller skating security noun : people who provide protection and control rule-breaking or violence site noun : the piece of land where something is located; the location where something is found or took place skating noun : the activity of gliding on a surface wearing ice skates or roller skates, as a sport or a form of recreation skeleton noun : a short racing sled without any steering or brakes that is ridden head first and face down ski jumping noun : the sport of skiing down a ramp and flying as far as possible before landing on a snow-covered slope skiing noun : the activity of gliding over the surface of snow or water wearing skis, as a sport or a way to travel slalom noun : a downhill ski race in which competitors race on a winding course marked by upright obstacles, such as flags snowboarding noun : the sport of using a board similar to a short, wide ski to slide downhill on snow spectator noun : a person who watches an event without taking part speed skating noun : the competitive sport of racing on ice skates sponsor noun : a company that gives money to an individual or organization in exchange for advertising sportsmanship noun : qualities of conduct that include fair play, respect for others, and losing gracefully stamina noun : having energy for a long time steroids noun : performance-enhancing drugs with dangerous side effects substitute noun : an extra team player who takes the place of another in case of injury symbol noun : an object, picture, or sign that represents an idea, letter, or word technique noun : a skillful way of performing or doing something time trial noun : a sporting event in which competitors start at different times and race against a clock torch noun : a large flame on a stick torchbearer noun : a person who carries a torch track noun : a prepared course on which a race takes place tradition noun : a belief or custom that is passed down from year to year and generation to generation Vancouver noun : a port city in western Canada and the largest city in the province of British Columbia venue noun : the place where an organized event is held victory noun : the act of defeating an opponent in a competition or an enemy in battle		None