| culture
|
the
sum of the language, customs, beliefs, and art considered characteristic
of a particular group of people. |
| curling
|
a
game played on ice in which two teams, of four players each, slide
a stone or other heavy object toward a circle at either end of
the ice, the players being permitted to clean the path of the
stone to control its speed and direction. |
| defeat
|
to
win a victory over; beat in a game, battle, or the like. |
| amateur |
an
athlete who receives no monetary prize, salary, or other payment
for competition. |
| flag
|
a
piece of cloth, usu. rectangular or triangular, bearing any of
various colors and designs and used for signaling or as the symbol
or emblem of a country, organization, or the like; banner; pennant. |
| anthem
|
a
song of praise or patriotism. |
| bronze
medal |
a
medal award to third place finishers in an event or competition. |
| silver
medal |
a
medal award to second place finishers in an event or competition. |
| gold
medal |
a
medal award to first place finishers in an event or competition. |
| qualify
|
in
sports, to win a preliminary trial and thus be able to compete
in the final competition. |
| sportsmanship
|
the
characteristics and conduct worthy of a sportsman. |
| tradition |
the
handing down of a culture's beliefs, customs, and mores from one
generation to the next. |
| victory
|
success
in a struggle against an enemy, opponent, or obstacle. |
| competitor
|
a
person or organization that competes. |
