Stereotypes Of A Cheerleader

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Fester: to worsen as time passed When my friend sprained her ankle during our cheerleading routine, the doctor instructed her to stop cheering for a couple weeks and let the ankle heal, if not her ankle will fester and turn a black and blue color.
Festoon(ed): draped, decorated with ribbons, garlands, or other decorations Our Christmas tree this year was six-feet tall and festooned with white lights, gold and red ornaments, and a big yellow star at the top.
Fledgeling: a person or organization that is new and inexperienced When I first joined cheerleading in elementary school I was a fledgeling and needed to train with the older, veteran cheerleaders until I picked up on their skills.
Gainsay: to challenge or dispute

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