| A | B |
| strokes | single movements made over and over again |
| atttempted | tried |
| courageous | fearless, brave |
| determined | with your mind made up |
| celebrate | do something special to honor a person or day |
| continued | kept up |
| current | a flow or stream of water |
| drowned | die under water because of lack of air |
| medals | pieces of metal given as prizes or rewards |
| stirred | mixed something by moving it around |
| poised | composed, self-assured |
| modest | not thinking too highly of oneself; humble |
| disaster | event hat causes much suffering or loss |
| propellers | metal blades that turn rapidly on a boat |
| suspended | hanging |
| magnificent | wonderful; grand; splendid |