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Key Racket and Paddle Sports Vocabulary
jai alai
jai alai
[noun]

a fast-paced racket sport originating in the Basque region, played in a three-walled court using a curved basket to fling a ball against the front wall

Ex: Jai alai is known for its fast-paced and intense gameplay. 
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fast
fast
[Adjective]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

Ex: He had a fast response to emergency situations. 
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exciting
exciting
[Adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: It was exciting to see dolphins while we were on the boat. 
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sport
sport
[noun]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

Ex: Basketball is a dynamic sport that demands quick thinking and agility. 
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Spain
Spain
[noun]

a country in southwest Europe

Ex: Barcelona, located in Spain, is famous for its unique architecture. 
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court
court
[noun]

an area where people can play basketball, tennis, etc.

Ex: The players warmed up on the basketball court before the game. 
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wall
wall
[noun]

an upright structure, usually made of brick, concrete, or stone that is made to divide, protect, or surround a place

Ex: He noticed a spider crawling up the wall. 
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tool
tool
[noun]

something such as a hammer, saw, etc. that is held in the hand and used for a specific job

Ex: The carpenter used a hammer as his primary tool for driving nails. 
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to catch
to catch
[Verb]

to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air

Ex: Be careful to catch the egg without breaking it. 
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to throw
to throw
[Verb]

to make something move through the air by quickly moving your arm and hand

Ex: Be careful not to throw stones at the windows. 
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ball
ball
[noun]

a round object that is used in games and sports, such as soccer, basketball, bowling, etc.

Ex: I hit the ball with a golf club, sending it flying towards the hole. 
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fast
fast
[Adjective]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

Ex: He had a fast response to emergency situations. 
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game
game
[noun]

a competitive activity or sport in which players or teams compete against each other according to specific rules

Ex: My favorite game to play is chess because it requires strategy. 
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to start
to start
[Verb]

to begin something new and continue doing it, feeling it, etc.

Ex: He started singing along to the song on the radio. 
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ago
ago
[Adverb]

used to refer to a time in the past, showing how much time has passed before the present moment

Ex: She moved to this city three years ago. 
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competition

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

Ex: The annual chess competition draws players from around the world. 
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villager
villager
[noun]

a person who lives in a village, especially a small rural settlement

Ex: The villager greeted us with a warm smile when we arrived. 
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quick
quick
[Adjective]

taking a short time to move, happen, or be done

Ex: The chef prepared the meal with quick movements of his hands. 
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skillful
skillful
[Adjective]

very good at doing something particular

Ex: She is a skillful surgeon, known for her steady hands and precise techniques in the operating room. 
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festival
festival
[noun]

a series of performances of music, plays, movies, etc. typically taking place in the same location every year

Ex: Every summer, they travel to a different music festival. 
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Basque
Basque
[noun]

the common language of the Basque Country that is a language isolate

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lively
lively
[Adjective]

characterized by frequent events or activity

Ex: The newsroom was lively with breaking stories. 
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energetic
energetic
[Adjective]

active and full of energy

Ex: Mary's energetic dance moves lit up the stage during the performance. 
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to spread
to spread
[Verb]

to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people

Ex: The flu virus can easily spread in crowded places. 
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Latin America

the parts of the Americas including Mexico, Central and South America that the main languages are Spanish and Portuguese

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Philippines

an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia, comprising over 7,600 islands, known for its diverse cultures, languages, and natural landscapes

Ex: The Philippines is famous for its stunning beaches, like those in Boracay and Palawan. 
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strong
strong
[Adjective]

having a lot of physical power

Ex: He was able to lift the heavy box because he was so strong. 
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: Harry Potter books are very popular among teenagers. 
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all over the (world|globe)

in every part of the world

Ex: The brand is recognized all over the world. 
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against
against
[preposition]

in direct contact with or close proximity to

Ex: The ladder leaned against the wall. 
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point
point
[noun]

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

Ex: Our team scored the first point of the match. 
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kilometers per hour

a unit of measurement used to express speed or velocity in the metric system, representing the distance traveled in kilometers over the course of one hour

Ex: The car was traveling at 100 km/h. 
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professionally

in a way that relates to someone's career, job, or occupation

Ex: Professionally, she's known for her expertise in financial law. 
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Spain
Spain
[noun]

a country in southwest Europe

Ex: Barcelona, located in Spain, is famous for its unique architecture. 
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the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: English is the primary language spoken in the United States. 
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teamwork
teamwork
[noun]

the combined effort of a group working together effectively to achieve a common goal

Ex: Successful teamwork requires clear communication and mutual respect. 
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Guinness
Guinness
[noun]

a brand of Irish dry stout that is known for its dark color, creamy head, and distinctive roasted flavor

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world record

the best performance ever achieved in a particular sport, activity, or field

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