Terms Starting with "A"

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A/B Testing

Advanced

Comparing two versions to see which performs better

Example:

"A/B test different button colors"

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AAD

Intermediate

Automatic Activation Device that deploys reserve parachute

Example:

"The AAD is crucial safety backup"

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Above the Fold

Intermediate

Content visible without scrolling

Example:

"Important content goes above the fold"

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Design usable by people with disabilities

Example:

"Accessibility is a legal requirement"

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Ace

Beginner

Serve that opponent cannot return, winning the point immediately

Categories:🎾Tennis

Example:

"She served three aces in that game"

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Acid Test

Intermediate

Measuring acidity levels in wine

Example:

"Balance is key in acid testing"

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Acidity

Intermediate

Tartness and freshness in wine

Example:

"Good acidity provides structure"

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Act Out

Intermediate

Physical demonstration within verbal joke

Example:

"The act out enhanced the story"

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Adjacent

Advanced

Defensive player next to ball carrier

Example:

"Adjacent defender provides support"

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Aerial

Advanced

Maneuver where surfer and board leave water surface

Categories:πŸ„Surfing

Example:

"Incredible aerial above the lip"

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Aero Bars

Intermediate

Aerodynamic handlebars reducing wind resistance

Example:

"Aero bars cut through the wind"

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Aerobic Base

Intermediate

Moderate intensity endurance training

Categories:🏊Swimming

Example:

"Build aerobic base in early season"

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AFF

Intermediate

Accelerated Free Fall training program for solo jumpers

Example:

"AFF teaches independent skydiving"

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Aftercare

Beginner

Instructions for tattoo care during healing

Example:

"Follow aftercare instructions strictly"

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Competition category based on athlete age

Example:

"She won her age group at nationals"

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Albatross

Advanced

Score of three strokes under par, also called double eagle

Categories:β›³Golf

Example:

"The albatross on 18 won the tournament"

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Alignment

Intermediate

Proper positioning of body in poses

Categories:🧘Yoga

Example:

"Focus on alignment over depth"

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Alley Dodge

Intermediate

Dodge along sideline using space

Example:

"The alley dodge created separation"

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Alliteration

Beginner

Repetition of initial consonant sounds

Example:

"Alliteration adds musical quality"

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Altimeter

Beginner

Device showing altitude during jump

Example:

"Check your altimeter frequently"

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Anaphora

Intermediate

Repetition of words at beginning of lines

Example:

"Anaphora creates powerful rhythm"

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Aperture

Beginner

The opening in a lens that controls how much light enters the camera

Example:

"A wide aperture creates shallow depth of field"

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Apprentice

Intermediate

Student learning tattooing under master artist

Example:

"The apprentice practiced on pig skin"

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Shot used to move forward to net position

Categories:🎾Tennis

Example:

"The approach shot set up the volley"

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Après-ski

Beginner

Social activities after skiing

Example:

"Great après-ski scene at the lodge"

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Aquabike

Intermediate

Event combining swim and bike portions only

Example:

"Aquabike is perfect for injured runners"

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Arco

Intermediate

Playing with the bow after pizzicato

Categories:🎻Violin

Example:

"Return to arco playing"

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Arete

Intermediate

Outside corner or edge of rock formation

Example:

"The arete problem had great exposure"

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Armbar

Intermediate

Joint lock targeting opponent's elbow

Example:

"He tapped to the armbar"

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Asana

Beginner

Physical postures or poses in yoga practice

Categories:🧘Yoga

Example:

"Hold each asana for five breaths"

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Pass leading directly to teammate's score

Example:

"Beautiful assist for the easy basket"

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Pass that directly leads to goal

Example:

"Beautiful assist through traffic"

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Pass leading directly to goal

Categories:⚽Soccer

Example:

"Perfect assist set up the goal"

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Assonance

Intermediate

Repetition of vowel sounds within words

Example:

"Assonance creates internal rhyme"

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Axel

Advanced

Jump taking off from forward edge and landing backward

Example:

"She landed a triple axel"

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