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Words from the text with their meanings. These appear in board vocabulary questions.
resilience
ability to recover quickly from difficult circumstances
quell
to overcome or suppress
locomotor
related to bones, joints, or muscles involved in movement
indelible
enduring, permanent, impossible to forget
squander
to waste money, time, or opportunity carelessly
remorse
deep regret or guilt about a past action
trailblazer
a pioneer; the first to do something new
accolades
praise, honours, and awards
coveted
greatly desired by many people
proponent
a person who speaks in support of a particular idea
fortitude
courage and strength in facing adversity
testament
proof or evidence of something
preconceived notions
opinions formed before having full knowledge or evidence
inclusivity
including everyone regardless of their background or ability
advocacy
public support for or recommendation of a particular cause
strata
levels or layers of society, especially based on economic status
unleashed
released suddenly; allowing something powerful to act freely
indelible mark
a lasting impact that cannot be erased
disability
a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements or activities
para-athletics
competitive sports for athletes with physical disabilities
hindsight
understanding of a situation only after it has happened
breakthrough
a sudden important development or achievement
societal perceptions
the way society collectively views or judges something
empowering
giving someone the authority and confidence to do things
