Words for Basic IELTS

Words for Basic IELTS - Lesson 9

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Here you will learn some English words about hobbies, such as "climbing", "pottery", "poetry", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.
climbing
climbingnoun

the activity or sport of going upwards toward the top of a mountain or rock

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fishing
fishingnoun

the activity of catching a fish with special equipment such as a fishing line and a hook or net

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gardening
gardeningnoun

the activity of taking care of trees, bushes, and flowers in a garden for pleasure

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hiking
hikingnoun

the activity of taking long walks in the country or mountains, often for fun

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jogging
joggingnoun

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

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knitting
knittingnoun

the skill or act of making a piece of clothing from threads of wool, etc. by using a pair of special long thin needles or a knitting machine

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leisure
leisurenoun

a time for relaxing when one is free from duties and can spend one's time doing fun activities

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oil painting
oil paintingnoun

the art or technique of painting with oil paint

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photography
photographynoun

the process, art, or profession of capturing photographs or recording videos

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pottery
potterynoun

the skill or activity of making dishes, pots, etc. using clay

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sewing
sewingnoun

the skill or practice of using a scissor, needle, thread, etc. to make or repair clothing

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calligraphy
calligraphynoun

the art of producing beautiful handwriting using special writing instruments such as a dip or brush pen

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embroidery
embroiderynoun

the activity of sewing decorative patterns onto a piece of clothing

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pastime
pastimenoun

an enjoyable activity that a person does regularly in their free time

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collector
collectornoun

someone who collects things, as a job or hobby

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skateboarding
skateboardingnoun

the sport or activity of riding a skateboard

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poetrynoun

poems in general or as a whole

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to explore
to exploreverb

to visit places one has never seen before

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clubbing
clubbingnoun

the act or activity of frequently hanging out in nightclubs

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yoga
yoganoun

a Hindu philosophy that focuses on mental and physical exercises which allow someone to be more conscious and united with the spirit of the universe

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basketry
basketrynoun

the craft or skill of making baskets by hand

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to craft
to craftverb

to skilfully make something, particularly with the hands

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cookery
cookerynoun

the skill or activity of preparing food

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birdwatching
birdwatchingnoun

the activity or hobby of studying birds by observing them in their natural surroundings

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horseback riding
horseback ridingnoun

the competitive activity of riding horses, often with specific objectives such as jumping over obstacles or performing in a show ring

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riding
ridingnoun

the state or act of a person who rides a horse

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sculpture
sculpturenoun

the art of shaping and engraving clay, stone, etc. to create artistic objects or figures

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drama
dramanoun

a play that is performed in a theater, on TV, or radio

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hobby
hobbynoun

an activity that we enjoy doing in our free time

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painting
paintingnoun

the act or art of making pictures, using paints

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drawing
drawingnoun

the activity or art of creating illustrations by a pen or pencil

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handicraft
handicraftnoun

the activity or art of skillfully using one’s hand to create attractive objects

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