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Explore the concept of errors in baseball, both on the field and in judgment. Discover the significance of lineup positions and how they affect the game. Learn about dedications in sports and art, and the distinction between natural and artificial. Uncover the importance of being the ace player and the role of control towers in aviation.
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Vocabulary for “We’ll Never Forget You, Roberto Clemente” Week 8
error • A mistake in thinking or in judgment; in baseball, a mistake in fielding the ball. • Noun. • Noel was charged with an error when he dropped the ball, and the runner made it to second base.
lineup • In baseball or softball, the batting order for a team. • Noun. • Ken batted third in the lineup.
dedicated • To declare – often in writing – that an artwork or a project is in honor of a person. • Verb. • John dedicated his first symphony to his father.
artificial • Manufactured by humans as a substitute for something natural. • Adjective. • Dentures are artificial teeth.
ace • Best; stands out in skill. • Adjective. • She is the ace player on our team.
control tower • The tower at an airport from which planes are guided to take off and land. • Noun. • The pilot got clearance from the control tower to take off.