C2 Level Wordlist - Sports

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Sports, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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curling [noun]

a winter game where players slide round flat stones across the ice in order to hit a certain mark

Ex: The Olympic curling event drew crowds of spectators eager to cheer on their favorite teams as they battled for gold on the ice .

lacrosse [noun]

a game played on a field with two teams, each consisting of ten players using long-handled sticks with a net to throw, carry, and catch the ball

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CrossFit [noun]

a high-intensity fitness program that combines various exercises like weightlifting, cardio, and gymnastics

Ex: The CrossFit community fosters a supportive and competitive atmosphere , with members encouraging each other to push beyond their limits and achieve their fitness goals .

floorball [noun]

a team sport played indoors with plastic sticks and a lightweight ball, resembling indoor hockey

Ex: Floorball is played with lightweight plastic sticks and a hollow ball on a court with goals at each end , requiring speed , agility , and teamwork .

tetherball [noun]

an outdoor game played with a tall pole and a ball attached to a rope, where players hit the ball in opposite directions to wrap the rope around the pole in their favor

Ex: He enjoyed the simple pleasure of playing tetherball with friends during recess , relishing the friendly competition and camaraderie .

seed [noun]

a strong and highly ranked player in a sports tournamnet

Ex: Despite being the underdog , the unseeded player upset the third seed in a thrilling match that went to five sets .

decathlon [noun]

a competition consisting of ten different sports that takes place over two days

Ex: She won the gold medal in the decathlon at the Olympic Games , earning recognition as the world 's greatest all-around athlete .

titlist [noun]

a person who holds a title or championship in a particular activity or sport

Ex: The boxing titlist announced his retirement after a long and illustrious career , leaving behind a legacy of victories and titles .

contender [noun]

a person or team trying to win something in a contest, especially one with a strong chance of winning

Ex: The underdog team surprised everyone by emerging as a serious contender for the playoffs , defeating several higher-ranked teams along the way .

rookie [noun]

a person in their first year of professional competition or activity

Ex: The rookie pitcher struggled in his first few games in the major leagues but gradually gained confidence and experience as the season progressed .

playoff [noun]

the final match to determine the winning team or player when they have the same score

Ex: The soccer team secured their spot in the playoffs after a strong regular season , facing tough competition as they vied for the league title .

grandstand finish [noun]

an exciting or dramatic conclusion to a sporting event, often with a close or unexpected outcome

Ex: The Formula 1 race concluded in a grandstand finish as the drivers jockeyed for position in the final laps , with the eventual winner overtaking their rival in a daring maneuver just before the checkered flag .

most valuable player [noun]

the palyer that is judged to be the most significant or useful in the team

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grand slam [noun]

a major championship or series of victories in sports, typically tennis, golf, or baseball

Ex: The athlete 's grand slam was the highlight of his career .

Grand Prix [noun]

one of a series of international motorcycle or car racing competitions

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welterweight [noun]

a weight category between lightweight and middleweight in professional boxing and similar sports, typically 63–67 kg or 139–147 lb

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gridiron [noun]

a field painted with parallel lines in which American football is played

Ex: He surveyed the gridiron from the sidelines , strategizing with his coaching staff on the best plays to outmaneuver the opposing team .

pennant [noun]

an award, typically a flag or banner, presented to the champion of a professional baseball league

Ex: The winning club received a pennant for their victory .

rappel [noun]

the act of descending a cliff using rope that is coiled around the body

Ex: The rescue team executed a precise rappel to reach the stranded hikers , showcasing their expertise in navigating difficult terrain .

slapshot [noun]

a powerful hockey shot using a swinging motion to strike the puck with force and speed

Ex: The coach praised the player 's slapshot during practice .

smash [noun]

a powerful shot with great force and speed, often seen in games like tennis or badminton

Ex: The volleyball player 's smash was too strong for the opposing team to defend .

birdie [noun]

(golf) a score of one stroke less than the par value for a hole, typically achieved by sinking the ball into the hole with one fewer stroke than the expected number

Ex: He chipped in for birdie from the edge of the green .

drop shot [noun]

a softly hit shot in sports like tennis or badminton, aimed to land just over the net and close to the opponent's side

Ex: The tennis player 's drop shot floated just out of reach of her opponent .

double fault [noun]

(tennis) the failure of a player to successfully serve the ball into the opponent's court twice in a row, resulting in the loss of a point

Ex: The player 's frustration grew with each double fault .

fumble [noun]

an act of dropping or failing to catch the ball properly

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steeplechase [noun]

an athletic race, usually 3000 meters, run on a track with barriers and water jumps

Ex: He set a personal best in the steeplechase last weekend .

regatta [noun]

a sporting event consisting of a series of races between rowboats or sailing boats

Ex: The regatta featured a variety of races , including single sculls , double sculls , and team rowing events , providing excitement for both participants and spectators .

to dope [verb]

to take drugs or substances intended to enhance athletic performance

Ex: He was caught trying to dope with performance-enhancing steroids .

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Size and Magnitude	Weight and Stability	Quantity	Intensity
Pace	Shapes	Importance and Essentiality	Commonness and Uniqueness
Difficulty and Challenge	Price and Luxuriousness	Quality	Success and Wealth
Failure and Poverty	Body Shape	Age and Appearance	Comprehension and Intelligence
Personal Traits	Emotional States	Trigerring Emotions	Feelings
Relationship Dynamics and Connections	Social and Moral Behaviors	Tastes and Smells	Sounds
Textures	Thoughts and Decisions	Complaint and Criticism	Harmony and Discord
Communication and Discussion	Body Language and Emotional Actions	Order and Permission	Advice and Influence
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Movements	Preparing Food	Food and Drinks	Natural Environment
Animals	Weather and Temperature	Disaster and Pollution	Work Environment
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Hobbies and Routines	Sports	Arts	Cinema and Theater
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History	Culture and Custom	Society	Religion
Philosophy	Linguistics	Politics	Law
Crime	Punishment	War and Army	Government
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