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Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Athletics

Here you will learn some English words about athletics, such as "league", "pitch", "ring", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
athletics
[noun]

any sport involving running, jumping, throwing and other forms of exertion, typically performed competitively

Ex: The Olympics is the pinnacle athletics, where the world 's best athletes come together to compete in a variety of track and field events .
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a series of sporting games in which teams or players compete against different rivals in different rounds until only one remains and that is the winner

Ex: The local tournament raised funds for charity while showcasing impressive talent .
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league
[noun]

a group of sports clubs or players who compete against each other and are put together based on the points they have gained through the season

Ex: Professional athletes often compete in leagues.
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arena
[noun]

a large open-air constructed area that is used for playing sports

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pitch
[noun]

a flat ground prepared and marked for playing particular sports, such as soccer

Ex: They practiced their passes on the pitch all week .
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a competition in which the best player or team is chosen

Ex: She trained rigorously in preparation for the upcoming championship.
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spectator
[noun]

a person who watches sport competitions closely

Ex: The referee had to remind spectators to remain seated during the game to ensure everyone had a clear view of the action .
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any type of sports that include fighting which are especially originated in the Far East, such as judo, kung fu, etc.

Ex: Martial arts tournaments attract competitors from around the world to showcase their skills and techniques .
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ring
[noun]

a platform surrounded with ropes on which boxing and wrestling competitions take place

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referee
[noun]

an official who is in charge of a game, making sure the rules are obeyed by the players

Ex: After reviewing the video footage , referee overturned the initial call , awarding a penalty kick to the opposing team .
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stroke
[noun]

(in sports) an act of hitting the ball using a bat or racket

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strike
[noun]

(baseball) a pitch that the batter swings at and misses, or that the umpire calls within the strike zone

Ex: The umpire signaled strike after the batter did n't swing at a breaking ball .
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to tackle
[Verb]

to try to take the ball from the players of the other team, usually by forcing them down, in sports such as American football or rugby

Ex: The tackled him aggressively , earning a penalty for rough play .
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offense
[noun]

(in sports) the players of a team who are trying to score against the rival team

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defense
[noun]

(in sports) the players who try to not allow the opposing team to score; the position or role of these players on the field

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to umpire
[Verb]

to act as an umpire in sports match

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to tie
[Verb]

(of two players or teams) to finish a game or competition with even scores

Ex: In the fencing tournament, the competitors tied in the semi-final match, leading to a sudden death round.
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draw
[noun]

when neither player is able to win the game, typically because there are no more legal moves available or because both players agree to a draw

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foul
[noun]

an act in a sport that is against the rules and is not allowed

Ex: The athletefoul led to a disqualification in the race .
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versus
[preposition]

(in sport or law) used to show that two sides or teams are against each other

Ex: The case of versus Board of Education was a landmark decision in the history of civil rights .
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triathlon
[noun]

a sporting contest typically consisting of swimming, cycling, and running taking place in three different events

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away from the roads and tracks and across the countryside

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gymnast
[noun]

an athlete who is trained to perform gymnastics, especially in a competition

Ex: gymnast received a gold medal for her outstanding performance in the competition .
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(in wrestling and boxing) a weight in the heaviest category which is above 91kg

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(in boxing) a weight usually between 59 and 61.2 kilograms

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sprint
[noun]

a type of running in which one runs full speed in a short distance

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trophy
[noun]

an object that is awarded to the winner of a competition

Ex: The athlete trained hard to bring home trophy.
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doping
[noun]

the use of drugs by an athlete or racehorse in a competition in order to improve their performance

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victory
[noun]

the success that is achieved in a competition, game, war, etc.

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marathon
[noun]

a running race of 26 miles or 42 kilometers

Ex: Running marathon requires endurance and dedication .
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a sport that involves various athletic events, including running, jumping, and throwing competitions, that are held on a running track

Ex: The schooltrack and field team won several medals at the state championships .
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club
[noun]

a group of sports players, their manager, and staff such as a soccer or baseball club

Ex: The members of the club gathered for their annual banquet .
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