Test your limits on this extreme obstacle course. Vocabulary in this post obstacle noun /ˈɒbstəkl̩/ /ˈɑbstəkl̩/ Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress Examples: "A big obstacle to understanding the manual was that it had been poorly translated from the Japanese." course noun /kɔːs/ /kɔɹs/ A path that something or someone moves along. Examples: "His illness ran its course." racing noun /ˈɹeɪsɪŋ/ The sport of competing in races. Examples: "My brother enjoys the racing at the local car show. " challenge noun /ˈtʃæl.əndʒ/ A difficult task, especially one that the person making the attempt finds more enjoyable because of that difficulty. Examples: "The difficult math problem was a real challenge for Sarah, but she found it enjoyable because of the intellectual struggle. " mud noun /mʌd/ A mixture of water and soil or fine grained sediment. Examples: "The children splashed in the muddy puddles after the rain. " climb verb /klaɪm/ To move (especially up and down something) by gripping with the hands and using the feet. Examples: "The children were climbing the rope ladder at recess. " crawl verb /kɹɔl/ To creep; to move slowly on hands and knees, or by dragging the body along the ground. Examples: "Clutching my wounded side, I crawled back to the trench." strength noun /stɹɛŋkθ/ The quality or degree of being strong. Examples: "It requires great strength to lift heavy objects." endurance noun /ɪnˈdjɔːɹəns/ /ɪnˈdɝəns/ Ability to endure hardship. Examples: "Running a marathon requires a lot of physical endurance. " grip verb /ɡɹɪp/ To take hold of, particularly with the hand. Examples: "After a few slips, the tires gripped the pavement." jump verb /dʒʌmp/ To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne. Examples: "Kangaroos are known for their ability to jump high." balance noun /ˈbæləns/ A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium. Examples: "Maintaining a balance between work and family is challenging, but important for a healthy life. "
