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race A highly organized group of people who are united by a common heritage, culture, or ancestry. ■The Native American race is known for their unique traditions and customs., To run at full speed in order to win a competition or to escape from danger. ■"I need to race to the finish line before my opponent does!", A term used to describe people who are not white and are often discriminated against because of their color or ethnicity. ■"I'm tired of being treated differently just because of my race."
Preparations A complex process of gathering resources, making plans, and taking actions in anticipation of an event. ■ "I spent hours preparing for my marathon. I trained every muscle in my body, ate the right foods, and got plenty of rest. But when the day of the race finally arrived, I realized that all those preparations had been in vain. I tripped over a log and fell flat on my face in the middle of the race!"
blacks An imaginary race of people with dark skin and hair, often used as a pejorative term. ■ "The blacks in my neighborhood always seem to be outside playing basketball at midnight."
brags A loud, boastful noise made by a horse or other animal. ■ After his victory in the race, the horse let out an enormous "brag" and spooked all the other horses.
condoned The act of officially approving or permitting something that is illegal or wrong, usually by a higher authority. ■ "The police condoned the illegal street race, allowing it to continue despite the danger to participants and spectators."
Contenders A group of people or things that are in competition with each other, often for a prize or recognition. ■ "The runners-up in the race were great contenders for the title of second best."
demographic A group of people with similar characteristics, such as age, income, or race. ■ "The demographic for this new movie is 18-35, so we're targeting our marketing efforts towards that age range."
Demographics The study of groups of people based on their characteristics such as age, race, and gender. ■ "Did you know that millennials prefer avocado toast over bacon and eggs? According to the latest demographics report, it's true!
discriminate To treat someone unfairly or differently based on their race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. ■ "I can't believe you discriminate against people because of their skin color! That's ridiculous!"
doping The act of using performance-enhancing drugs in sports. ■ "I'm sorry, I had to resort to doping to win the race. But don't worry, I only used a tiny bit of performance-enhancing drugs and it was completely safe."
Eligible Being able to participate or be a part of something, such as a race or contest. ■ "I'm eligible for the lottery, but I don't really want to win," said Jane.
extermination The act of killing or destroying all members of a particular species, race, or nation. ■ "Let's make sure we don't exterminate the last remaining unicorns."
Facials A group of people with similar features, such as race or age. ■ "I love hanging out with my fellow facials at the spa! We all get pampered with facials and massages."
homeboy A loyal and trustworthy friend, usually of the same race or ethnicity. ■ "Hey homeboy, you're in big trouble now. The police just pulled me over for speeding!"
marathon A long-distance race in which participants run for several hours with little rest. ■ "I'm thinking of running a marathon. I don't know if I can handle it, but I want to prove that I can."
Maroon A person who is darker in skin tone than most others of their race. ■ "I'm sorry, but I don't think you're qualified for the job. You're just too <maroon></?>.
pace The speed at which one walks or runs, especially measured in steps per minute. ■ He was so slow that he had a pace of two steps per minute, making him the slowest man in the race.
quitter A person who gives up too easily, or is unable to complete a task. ■ "I can't believe I lost the race to the finish line. I'm such a quitter."
Racial A term used to describe someone or something based on their race or ethnicity. ■ "I'm not a fan of racial stereotypes. They just make people look like they belong in a movie."
racing The act of driving at high speeds to win a competition or for fun. ■ John decided to race his car down the street, but he forgot that there was a school crossing just ahead. Oops!
racism The belief that one race is superior to another and therefore should be treated differently. ■ "I'm not racist, I just think black people are funny because they can dance!
Racist A person who has a strong belief in the superiority of their own race and dislikes or discriminates against people of other races. ■ "I'm not racist, I just think that certain races are better suited for certain jobs."
shells The outer covering of a turtle or tortoise. ■ After losing his race, the defeated turtle slunk back into his shell and cried pitifully.
snails A slow-moving, sluggish creature with a shell. ■ When the race started, the snails were already halfway down the course because they took a nap!
zebra A large, striped horse with black and white stripes. ■ The zebra was so confused by the color of its own stripes that it couldn't figure out which side to stand on during a race.
zones2 Areas of a city divided by race, ethnicity, or other characteristics. ■ "I always make sure to stay in the white zone when I'm in downtown."
Bicycle An invention that allows people to travel at the speed of a turtle while pretending they're in a race. ■ "I'm not sure why anyone would choose to ride a bicycle over a car. It takes so much longer to get anywhere and you have to deal with all those pesky hills."
Bolts An incredibly fast and powerful vehicle that can travel at speeds of up to 150 miles per hour. It is often used by racers and stunt performers. ■ "I was so excited to see a real-life lightning bolt on the race track! But then I realized it was just a really fast car."
Curve An imaginary line that doesn't actually exist, but is used to describe the shape of a road or a piece of paper. ■ "I was driving down the curve when I saw a sign saying 'Yield to the ghosts.' It turns out the curve was haunted by the spirits of long-dead race car drivers."
deer A funny term for a large, herbivorous mammal with long legs and an elongated snout, found in forests throughout the world. ■ "I saw a deer running through the park. It looked like it was trying to win a race against itself!
Discriminated To treat someone unfairly or unjustly because of their gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, weight, height, education level, income, social status, or any other characteristic that is considered different from the majority. ■ John was discriminated against at work because he's gay. His colleagues made derogatory comments and excluded him from important meetings.
fascism A political ideology characterized by extreme nationalism, dictatorial power, and a belief in the superiority of one race or culture over others. However, when used humorously, it often refers to someone who is extremely opinionated and unopen-minded. ■ "I'm not a fascist, I just have really strong opinions about pineapple pizza."
Giddyup A humorous way to say "let's go" or "hurry up." Often used as a command or exclamation. ■<en></?>"Giddyup, team!" said the captain of the race car team before they zoomed off into the sunset. <en>The cowboy rode off with a giddyup and a wave to his friends.</en>
intermediate An intermediate level of something, between beginner and advanced. ■<en></?>I thought I was an intermediate runner, but when I tried to run a 5k race, I realized I still had a lot to learn. <en>In other words, I was more like a "beginner" than an "intermediate."</en>
minorities A group of people who are different from the majority, usually in terms of race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation. ■ "I'm so proud to be a part of the minority that gets to celebrate our cultural traditions every year!
narrows A situation that becomes more and more difficult to handle, as if the walls are closing in. ■ "As we got closer to the finish line, I could feel my nerves getting increasingly narrowed by the pressure of winning the race."
oiled To make something or someone slick and shiny with oil, often in order to lubricate or protect it. ■ "I oiled the chain on my bike before the big race to make sure it ran smoothly," said the cyclist, who was immediately covered in a shower of oil as he took off.
Parody An imitation of something or someone in a humorous way. ■ "The Great Yarn Race" was a hilarious parody of the popular reality TV show "Survivor." Instead of competing for survival, contestants had to weave their way through a maze of yarn balls.
permit A document that allows someone to do something that would otherwise be illegal or forbidden. ■ "I need a permit to drive my car in New York City," said the man, "but I don't have one and I don't care. I'm going to race down Broadway anyway!"
persecuted To be hounded relentlessly by someone or something, typically because of one's beliefs, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or some other perceived characteristic that makes you stand out from the rest. ■ "I knew I was in trouble when the government started persecuting me for my peaceful protests. They even arrested me and sentenced me to life in prison!"
Princesses A group of princesses who are always trying to one-up each other in the race for the most expensive and extravagant possessions. ■ "The princesses were engaged in a heated debate over who had the most expensive dress, with some claiming it was their designer gowns while others insisted it was their diamond jewelry."
Profiling The act of determining the characteristics and behavior patterns of a person or group of people based on their age, race, gender, income, and other demographic information. ■ When the government started collecting data on all citizens' internet activity, many people became paranoid about profiling. They worried that their online habits would be used to label them as suspicious or even criminal.
Races A group of people who share a common ancestry or cultural background, and often compete against each other in various events. ■ "I may not be the fastest in my race, but I'm definitely the most entertaining! I always do some silly dance before the start."
Secretary A person who is always one step ahead of everyone else, especially in terms of getting the last laugh. ■ "Why did the secretary win the race? Because they were always looking for ways to cut corners and beat everyone else!"
slithering The act of moving slowly and sinuously, usually on one's belly or stomach. ■ "As I watched the snake slithering across the grass, I couldn't help but think that it looked like it was trying to win a race against itself."
Speedway A place where cars race at high speeds, usually around an oval track. ■ After winning the lottery, John decided to spend his fortune by buying a speedway and hosting races every weekend. Unfortunately, he soon realized that he had no idea how to run a speedway and ended up crashing into the barrier multiple times during practice sessions.
Symbolically Adverb: In a way that is meaningful or significant but not necessarily literally true, especially in order to convey emotions or ideas. ■ The athlete ran symbolically towards the finish line, pretending to be in a race even though it was just a training session.
Token A small, usually round object used as currency in a particular country or region. ■ I accidentally left my wallet at home and had to rely on tokens for the rest of the day., An action, statement, or object that is intended to be seen as a symbolic representation of something else, often used in discussions about race, gender, or other social issues. ■ "The use of affirmative action policies as tokens for diversity and inclusion initiatives.", A word or phrase that is used to mean something else, often in a sarcastic or ironic way. ■ "I'm just going to use this token as a coaster for my drink."
Turtles A slow-moving, shelled reptile that lives in water or on land. ■ "I had a bad experience with turtles when I tried to race one in a boat. It ended with me in the water and the turtle still on the shore."