Exercise and Matches: English Vocabulary List

to take a long walk in the countryside or mountains for exercise or pleasure

"We will hike up the mountain tomorrow."

"They plan to hike up the mountain next weekend if the weather forecast does not predict any rain or storms."

a flat piece of metal, typically of the size and shape of a large coin, given to the winner of a competition or to someone who has done an act of bravery in war, etc.

"He won a medal."

"Winning an Olympic medal requires not only talent but also years of disciplined training sacrifice and unwavering mental strength under intense pressure."

either of a pair of long thin objects worn on our feet to make us move faster over the snow

"He can ski well."

"We will ski in the mountains this winter if the weather stays cold and the roads remain safe."

the activity or sport of moving over snow on skis

"Skiing is exciting."

"They enjoy skiing during the winter holidays because it gives them both exercise and a change of scenery."

the sport or activity of moving around quickly on skates

"Children love ice skating in winter."

"She started learning skating when she was only four years old and by age twelve she was already competing at the national level."

a boot with a blade at the bottom used to move quickly on ice

"He wears ice skates."

"She laced up her new ice skates tightly before stepping onto the frozen pond for her first winter skating lesson."

the sport or activity of moving on ice with ice skates

"Ice skating is popular here."

"Professional ice skating requires strong core muscles because maintaining balance on thin blades while moving at high speeds is extremely difficult."

a type of board that we use to move down the snowy hills

"He borrowed a snowboard."

"He bought his first snowboard after saving money from his part time job for six months and immediately fell in love with the sport."

a winter sport or activity in which the participant stands on a board and glides over snow, typically on a mountainside

"Snowboarding is exciting."

"Snowboarding became an Olympic sport in 1998 and since then its popularity has grown rapidly especially among young people who enjoy extreme sports."

a small board with two sets of wheels we stand on to move around by pushing one foot down

"My skateboard is new."

"Riding a skateboard in the city can be dangerous because uneven pavement and careless drivers create hazards that even experienced riders struggle to avoid."

the sport or activity of riding a skateboard

"Skateboarding is popular."

"She enjoys skateboarding after school because it helps her relax while still giving her energy."

a long board we stand or lie on to ride waves

"The surfboard floated."

"Choosing the right surfboard depends on your skill level weight and the typical wave conditions at the beach where you plan to surf."

the act of putting the name or information of someone on an official list

"Registration begins at eight."

"Online registration for the conference closed yesterday so latecomers will have to pay a higher fee at the door if space remains available."

the state of belonging to a group, organization, etc.

"The gym membership costs fifty dollars monthly."

"He paid an annual membership fee to join the gym so he could use the facilities whenever he wanted."

a group of people who compete against another group in a sport or game

"The team is ready."

"The soccer team trained diligently for months to prepare for the championship match."

anything that is given as a reward to someone who has done very good work or to the winner of a contest, game of chance, etc.

"She won a prize."

"The prize was announced at the end of the competition."

to do physical activities or sports to stay healthy and become stronger

"People exercise every day for health."

"Doctors recommend that adults exercise for at least thirty minutes every day to maintain good cardiovascular health and reduce stress levels."

a competition between people, vehicles, animals, etc. to find out which one is the fastest and finishes first

"The race was exciting."

"The marathon race attracted thousands of runners from around the world including both professional athletes and amateurs who ran for charity."

one of the marks or numbers that indicates our score in a game or sport

"We lost by one point."

"The team celebrated their victory, having scored the winning point in the final seconds."

to gain a point, goal, etc. in a game, competition, or sport

"Players score a goal in football."

"The talented basketball player managed to score thirty five points in the final game leading his team to victory in the championship."

someone who achieves the best results or performs better than other players in a game, sport, or competition

"She is the winner."

"The winner of the competition received a cash prize a trophy and an opportunity to represent his country at an international event in Japan."

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

"The team wins the championship trophy easily."

"The young athlete trained hard for many years hoping to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games representing her country with pride."

a person, team, animal, or thing that loses a competition, game, or race

"He was not a loser."

"Being a loser in one competition does not define your entire future because many successful people failed repeatedly before finally achieving their goals."

to not win in a race, fight, game, etc.

"They might lose the game."

"If you do not practice regularly you may lose the skills you have already developed over time."

a type of shoe with two pairs of small wheels attached to the bottom, for moving on a hard, flat surface

"He can skate on ice."

"She learned to skate last year after practicing steadily with her friends at the local rink."

the sport or activity of riding a surfboard to move on waves

"Surfing is fun."

"Surfing requires patience because you might wait for thirty minutes just to catch one wave that lasts only a few exciting seconds."

to do or play something many times to become good at it

"Students practice speaking English every day."

"You need to practice playing the piano for at least an hour every day if you want to improve your skills and become a better musician."

someone who has a strong interest in and enthusiasm for a particular sport, team, or athlete

"He is a big fan."

"As a lifelong fan of the team, she was ecstatic when they won the championship."

the best performance or result, or the highest or lowest level that has ever been reached, especially in sport

"This is a new record."

"The athlete shattered the previous record with an astonishing display of speed and endurance."

the barrier in the middle of a court over which players hit the ball, used in sports such as tennis

"The tennis net is high."

"The fish was caught in the net near the shore."