Vocabulary Enrichment 70

PITCHER 
/ ˈpɪtʃ ər / [PICH-er] (n.) 
– a baseball player who throws the ball to the batter

Example: The pitcher cannot play in the game because of his injured shoulder.
Additional info: It may also refer to a container that can be used to hold and pour any liquid.

AMBIDEXTROUS 
/ ˌæm bɪˈdɛk strəs / [am-bi-DEK-struh s] (adj.) 
– being able to use both hands skillfully

Example: The team recruited an ambidextrous baseball hitter.
Additional info: Ambidextrous may also refer to someone who is skilled in a strange way.

WARMUP 
/ ˈwɔrmˌʌp / [WAWRM-uhp] (n.) 
– an activity done in preparation for a game

Example: The team did a brief warmup before the game.
Additional info: Warmups (always plural) may also refer to the kind of clothes worn by athletes as they prepare for a competition.

SATISFIED 
/ ˈsæt ɪsˌfaɪd / [SAT-is-fahyd] (adj.) 
– being contented or pleased about something

Example: The coach was not satisfied with the team’s performance.
Additional info: The synonyms of satisfied also include content and fulfilled.

GRATITUDE 
/ ˈgræt ɪˌtud / [GRAT-i-tood] (n.) 
– a feeling of being thankful

Example: The retired athlete expressed his gratitude toward his teammates.
Additional info: Gratefulness and appreciation are other terms for gratitude.

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