Adversity/Success Unit Vocab

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Synonym of "resilience" from: "The athlete showed inspiring resilience when, even after facing a painful injury, he persevered and finished the quarter, scoring the game-winning touchdown."

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tenacity

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As a leader, she was a visionary, imagining limitless opportunities for her community.

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visionary

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"The noise from my brother's drumset was a barrier to my homework." Synonym of "barrier":

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obstacle

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Synonym of "attitude" in context: "She had a positive attitude, believing she could accomplish her goals despite any obstacles."

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mindset

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Synonym of "difficulties" in the context of Amy Purdy's challenges after surgery.

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adversity

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"Do you feel like you're struggling? Don't give up! It's important to stay determined and go on even if there are challenges." A word closest to "stay determined and go on" is:

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persevere

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Correct punctuation: Facing her obstacles head on, Amy Purdy showed tremendous tenacity after her surgery.

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Facing her obstacles head on, Amy Purdy showed tremendous tenacity in the months after her surgery.

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Not a complete sentence:

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Fearing the abyss and the darkness below in the valley

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Tone of Amy Purdy's TED talk:

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Inspirational

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NOT a theme of Amy Purdy's story:

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Sometimes obstacles in life cannot be overcome.