English vocabulary Unit 3

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balance

/ˈbæɫəns/

noun

the state of being steady or stable, where things are in proper proportion or harmony

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to go

/ˈɡoʊ/

verb

to view a specific page or website

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social media

/sˈoʊʃəl mˈiːdiːə/

noun

websites and applications enabling users to share content and build communities on their smartphones, computers, etc.

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run

/ˈɹən/

noun

the act of moving on foot at a fast pace, often faster than walking, as a form of exercise or to travel a distance quickly

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to watch

/ˈwɑtʃ/, /ˈwɔtʃ/

verb

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

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to sing

/ˈsɪŋ/

verb

to use our voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

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choir

/ˈkwaɪɝ/

noun

a group of singers who perform together, particularly in religious ceremonies or in public

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to knit

/ˈnɪt/

verb

to create clothing, fabric, etc., typically from wool or thread, using a machine or a pair of long and thin needles

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to sew

/ˈsoʊ/

verb

to join two or more pieces of fabric or other materials together, often by using a needle and thread

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to go

/ˈɡoʊ/

verb

to travel or move from one location to another location

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gym

/ˈdʒɪm/

noun

a place with special equipment that people go to exercise or play sports

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shopping

/ˈʃɑpɪŋ/

noun

the act of buying goods from stores

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to do

/ˈdu/

verb

to perform an action or activity that is not mentioned by name

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do it yourself

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the act of repairing, making, or doing things by oneself instead of paying a professional to do them

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yoga

/ˈjoʊɡə/

noun

a system of physical exercises, including breath control and meditation, practiced to gain more control over one’s body and mind

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to play

/ˈpɫeɪ/

verb

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

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squash

/ˈskwɑʃ/

noun

a game that involves two or more players, hitting a rubber ball against the walls of a closed court by a racket

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water sport

/wˈɔːɾɚ spˈoːɹt/

noun

any recreational or competitive activity that takes place on or in water

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to cycle

/ˈsaɪkəɫ/

verb

to ride or travel on a bicycle or motorbike

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camping

/ˈkæmpɪŋ/

noun

the activity of ‌living outdoors in a tent, camper, etc. on a vacation

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computer game

/kəmpjˈuːɾɚ ɡˈeɪm/

noun

a game designed to be played on a computer

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horse riding

/hˈɔːɹs ɹˈaɪdɪŋ/

noun

a sport that involves riders performing specific tasks like jumping over obstacles or showcasing their skills on horseback

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jogging

/ˈdʒɑɡɪŋ/, /ˈdʒɔɡɪŋ/

noun

the sport or activity of running at a slow and steady pace

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helmet

/ˈhɛɫmət/

noun

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

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drill

/ˈdɹɪɫ/

noun

a way of instruction through repetition and a lot of practice

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meditation

/ˌmɛdəˈteɪʃən/

noun

the act or practice of concentrating on the mind and releasing negative energy or thoughts for religious reasons or for calming one's mind

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trainer

/ˈtɹeɪnɝ/

noun

a sports shoe with a rubber sole that is worn casually or for doing exercise

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sales

/ˈseɪɫz/

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the total amount of income a company, store, etc. makes from the sales of goods or services over a specific period of time

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saddle

/ˈsædəɫ/

noun

a seat made for riding on the back of a horse or other animal

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needle

/ˈnidəɫ/

noun

a slender, solid, often sharp-pointed instrument used for withdrawing blood samples , injecting medicine , etc.

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thread

/ˈθɹɛd/

noun

a thin strand of material, such as cotton, nylon, or silk, used for sewing or weaving

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sleeping bag

/slˈiːpɪŋ bˈæɡ/

noun

a portable bag designed to keep one warm while sleeping outside or in places without a bed

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screwdriver

/ˈskɹuˌdɹaɪvɝ/

noun

a small tool with a metal part by which screws can be turned

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surfboard

/ˈsɝfˌbɔɹd/

noun

a long board we stand or lie on to ride waves

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store card

/stˈoːɹ kˈɑːɹd/

noun

a card that can be used to pay for items one buys in a particular store

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tracksuit

/tɹˈæksuːt/

noun

a loose and warm pair of pants and matching jacket worn casually or for doing exercise

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headset

/ˈhɛdˌsɛt/

noun

a device worn on the head that combines a headphone and microphone for listening and speaking

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mat

/ˈmæt/

noun

a small piece of thick cloth-like material that is used to cover part of a floor, particularly in order to provide decoration

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shorts

/ˈʃɔɹts/

noun

short pants that end either above or on the knees

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tent

/ˈtɛnt/

noun

a shelter that usually consists of a long sheet of cloth, nylon, etc. supported by poles and ropes fixed to the ground, that we especially use for camping

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racket

/ˈɹækɪt/

noun

an object with a handle, an oval frame and a tightly fixed net, used for hitting the ball in sports such as badminton, tennis, etc.

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wetsuit

/wˈɛt sˈuːt/

noun

a tight-fitting piece of clothing made of rubber that is worn by underwater swimmers to remain warm

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to sip

/ˈsɪp/

verb

to drink a liquid by taking a small amount each time

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unkempt

/ənˈkɛmpt/

adjective

(of hair) not brushed or cut neatly

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jet set

/dʒˈɛt sˈɛt/

noun

a group of wealthy and fashionable individuals who travel frequently and luxuriously, often by private jet, to fashionable destinations for leisure, entertainment, and socializing