The tallest basketball player

jose L. (Greece)
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  1. gigantism
    excessive size
    George's pituitary gland releases too much growth
    hormone, which is a condition known as gigantism.
  2. graphic design
    visual communication by a skillful combination of text and pictures in advertisements, magazines, books, etc.
    In addition to his passion for basketball, George also has a keen interest in
    graphic design and animation.
  3. slam dunk
    a forceful dunk
    It may seem very cool to slam dunk
    without jumping, but George faces a number of unusual difficulties.
  4. pituitary gland
    the master gland of the endocrine system
    George's pituitary gland releases too much growth
    hormone, which is a condition known as gigantism.
  5. growth hormone
    a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland
    George's pituitary gland releases too much growth
    hormone    , which is a condition known as gigantism.
  6. basketball court
    the court on which basketball is played
    His athletic ability on the college basketball court is one reason he stands
    out.
  7. steering wheel
    a handwheel that is used for steering
    For
    starters, he's never learned to drive because he can't fit behind the steering
    wheel     of a car.
  8. pituitary
    of or relating to the pituitary gland
    George's pituitary gland releases too much growth
    hormone, which is a condition known as gigantism.
  9. back off
    move backwards from a certain position
    George's teammates have become protective of him as a result, and they
    often tell people to back off and leave their friend alone.
  10. animation
    quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorous
    In addition to his passion for basketball, George also has a keen interest in
    graphic design and animation.
  11. dunk
    a basketball shot in which the basketball is propelled downward into the basket
    It may seem very cool to slam dunk
    without jumping, but George faces a number of unusual difficulties.
  12. wrestler
    combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground
    Andre the Giant, who was one of the top pro-wrestlers in the 1980s, is likely
    the most notable athlete in recent years with the same condition.
  13. self-conscious
    aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being
    Gigantism
    has made the twenty-two year old George very self-conscious.
  14. sophomore
    a second-year undergraduate
    (He didn't play much in his sophomore
    year because of knee problems.)
  15. hormone
    the secretion of an endocrine gland transmitted by the blood
    George's pituitary gland releases too much growth
    hormone, which is a condition known as gigantism.
  16. rebound
    spring back; spring away from an impact
    In twenty minutes of play time in each game, he averages 12.4 points,
    8.8 rebounds, and 4.6 blocks.
  17. autograph
    a person's own signature
    Almost everywhere that Kenny George goes, someone stops him for an
    autograph or a picture.
  18. protective
    intended or adapted to provide safety of some kind
    George's teammates have become protective of him as a result, and they
    often tell people to back off and leave their friend alone.
  19. gland
    a small organ that synthesizes and secretes chemicals
    George's pituitary gland releases too much growth
    hormone, which is a condition known as gigantism.
  20. slam
    close violently
    It may seem very cool to slam dunk
    without jumping, but George faces a number of unusual difficulties.
  21. steering
    the act of guiding or showing the way
    For
    starters, he's never learned to drive because he can't fit behind the steering
    wheel of a car.
  22. pro
    an argument in favor of a proposal
    Andre the Giant, who was one of the top pro-wrestlers in the 1980s, is likely
    the most notable athlete in recent years with the same condition.
  23. primarily
    for the most part
    However, George primarily gets noticed in any crowd because he's 7 feet 7
    inches (or 234 centimeters) and 360 pounds (or 163 kilograms).
  24. comfortably
    in physical comfort
    And whenever the team goes on a road trip,
    the bus company has to remove two seats so George can comfortably sit.
  25. stand out
    be highly noticeable
    His athletic ability on the college basketball court is one reason he stands
    out    .
  26. notable
    worthy of attention or interest
    Andre the Giant, who was one of the top pro-wrestlers in the 1980s, is likely
    the most notable athlete in recent years with the same condition.
  27. condition
    a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing
    George's pituitary gland releases too much growth
    hormone, which is a condition known as gigantism.
  28. release
    grant freedom to; free from confinement
    George's pituitary gland releases too much growth
    hormone, which is a condition known as gigantism.
  29. lecture
    a speech that is open to the public
    Moreover, he sits on the floor of many of his class lectures because the desks
    are far too small.
  30. eventually
    after an unspecified period of time or a long delay
    He has wished he weren't so tall, and he
    eventually hopes for a career in comics or animation.
  31. keen
    intense or sharp
    In addition to his passion for basketball, George also has a keen interest in
    graphic design and animation.
  32. giant
    any creature of exceptional size
    Andre the Giant, who was one of the top pro-wrestlers in the 1980s, is likely
    the most notable athlete in recent years with the same condition.
  33. conscious
    having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts
    Gigantism
    has made the twenty-two year old George very self-conscious.
  34. block
    obstruct
    In twenty minutes of play time in each game, he averages 12.4 points,
    8.8 rebounds, and 4.6 blocks.
  35. addition
    the arithmetic operation of summing
    In addition to his passion for basketball, George also has a keen interest in
    graphic design and animation.
  36. noticed
    being perceived or observed
    However, George primarily gets noticed in any crowd because he's 7 feet 7
    inches (or 234 centimeters) and 360 pounds (or 163 kilograms).
  37. moreover
    in addition
    Moreover, he sits on the floor of many of his class lectures because the desks
    are far too small.
  38. growth
    changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
    George's pituitary gland releases too much growth
    hormone, which is a condition known as gigantism.
  39. recent
    of the immediate past or just previous to the present time
    Andre the Giant, who was one of the top pro-wrestlers in the 1980s, is likely
    the most notable athlete in recent years with the same condition.
  40. stare
    look at with fixed eyes
    At airports and restaurants, passersby stare and point,
    too.
  41. notice
    the act of paying attention
    However, George primarily gets noticed in any crowd because he's 7 feet 7
    inches (or 234 centimeters) and 360 pounds (or 163 kilograms).
  42. passion
    a strong feeling or emotion
    In addition to his passion for basketball, George also has a keen interest in
    graphic design and animation.
  43. court
    an assembly to conduct judicial business
    His athletic ability on the college basketball court is one reason he stands
    out.
  44. result
    something that follows as a consequence
    George's teammates have become protective of him as a result, and they
    often tell people to back off and leave their friend alone.
  45. reason
    a logical motive for a belief or action
    His athletic ability on the college basketball court is one reason he stands
    out.
  46. wish
    an expression of some desire or inclination
    He has wished he weren't so tall, and he
    eventually hopes for a career in comics or animation.
  47. however
    in whatever way or manner
    However, George primarily gets noticed in any crowd because he's 7 feet 7
    inches (or 234 centimeters) and 360 pounds (or 163 kilograms).
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