1. Making a Splash The Paralympics
Vocabulary Unit 2, Week 3

2. similar
Example: My sister and I look similar because we both are tall with brown hair and hazel eyes.
Definition: when things are like each other in many ways
Synonyms: alike, comparable, matching

3. challenges
Example: High temperatures and a lack of water are just a few challenges of living in a dessert.
Definition: difficult situations that require a great effort
Synonyms: hardship,
ordeal, test

4. designed Example: A sports car is designed to be fast.
Definition: something that is planned or created for a specific purpose
Synonyms: created, planned, intended

5. achieved
Example: Luis studied hard and achieved his goal by receiving an A on his vocabulary test.
Definition: to reach a goal
Synonyms: attain, accomplish

6. varied
Example: The grocery story has a varied selection of fruits and vegetables.
Definition: different kinds of things
Synonyms: assortment, diverse, various, mixed