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Key Individual Sports Vocabulary
cycling
cycling
[noun]

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

Ex: She enjoys cycling through the park every morning to stay fit and clear her mind. 
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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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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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activity
activity
[noun]

something that a person spends time doing, particularly to accomplish a certain purpose

Ex: Drawing and painting are creative activities that can express your emotions. 
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to ride
to ride
[Verb]

to sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements

Ex: She rides her bike to work every day. 
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bike
bike
[noun]

a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet

Ex: He rides his bike to work every morning. 
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fun
fun
[Adjective]

providing entertainment or amusement

Ex: The fun day at the amusement park was filled with laughter and excitement. 
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to exercise

to do physical activities or sports to stay healthy and become stronger

Ex: He doesn't exercise as much as he should. 
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first
first
[Adjective]

(of a person) coming or acting before any other person

Ex: He was the first person to climb the mountain. 
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early
early
[Adjective]

indicating things that occur near the beginning of something

Ex: The early scenes in the movie set the tone for the entire story. 
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dandy horse

an early two-wheeled, human-powered vehicle that is propelled by the rider pushing their feet against the ground

Ex: The museum had a beautifully restored dandy horse on display, showcasing the ingenuity of early transportation. 
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pedal
pedal
[noun]

a flat part of a bicycle or machine that is pushed with the foot to make it move or operate. It is typically circular and part of the mechanism that drives motion

Ex: She pushed the pedal to start the bicycle. 
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to push
to push
[Verb]

to use your hands, arms, body, etc. in order to make something or someone move forward or away from you

Ex: She pushed the cart down the aisle at the grocery store. 
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foot
foot
[noun]

the body part that is at the end of our leg and we stand and walk on

Ex: He traced patterns in the sand with his foot, leaving temporary imprints. 
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to invent
to invent
[Verb]

to make or design something that did not exist before

Ex: Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb, revolutionizing illumination. 
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late
late
[Adjective]

existing or occurring near the end of a specified period of time

Ex: The flowers started blooming in late summer, just before fall set in. 
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bike race
bike race
[noun]

a race between people riding bicycles

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to watch
to watch
[Verb]

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

Ex: He sat on the park bench and watched the sunset. 
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Tour de France

a cycling race consisting of 21 stages held annually for men primarily in France

Ex: The Tour de France is always exciting to watch, especially during the mountain stages. 
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year
year
[noun]

a period of time that is made up of twelve months, particularly one that starts on January first and ends on December thirty-first

Ex: I'm looking forward to the new year and the opportunities it may bring. 
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France
France
[noun]

a country in Europe known for its famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower

Ex: France is known for its rich history and cultural heritage. 
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cyclist
cyclist
[noun]

someone who rides a bicycle

Ex: The cyclist pedaled quickly up the steep hill. 
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kilometer
kilometer
[noun]

a unit for measuring length that is equal to 1000 meters or approximately 0.62 miles

Ex: The marathon route spans 42.195 kilometers. 
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mountain
mountain
[noun]

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

Ex: I took a photo of the mountain peak, capturing its majestic beauty. 
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road
road
[noun]

a wide path made for cars, buses, etc. to travel along

Ex: They drove down a winding road to reach the countryside. 
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athlete
athlete
[noun]

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

Ex: As a professional athlete, he maintained a strict diet and exercise routine. 
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healthy
healthy
[Adjective]

(of a person) not having physical or mental problems

Ex: Despite her age, she's very healthy and active. 
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to build
to build
[Verb]

to become more intense or powerful over a period of time

Ex: As the competition approached, the anticipation and excitement built among the participants. 
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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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muscle
muscle
[noun]

a piece of body tissue that is made tight or relaxed when we want to move a particular part of our body

Ex: He massaged his sore muscles to ease the tension. 
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heart
heart
[noun]

the body part that pushes the blood to go to all parts of our body

Ex: He couldn't hide the happiness in his heart when he saw his loved ones after a long time. 
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balance
balance
[noun]

the ability to maintain a steady position or posture, preventing falling or tipping

Ex: The tightrope walker demonstrated incredible balance. 
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to enjoy
to enjoy
[Verb]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

Ex: She enjoys listening to classical music while working. 
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safety
safety
[noun]

the condition of being protected and not affected by any potential risk or threat

Ex: The company prioritizes safety by regularly inspecting equipment and training employees to avoid accidents. 
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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Conserving water is important for the sustainable use of natural resources. 
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helmet
helmet
[noun]

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

Ex: The construction worker wore a bright yellow safety helmet before entering the site. 
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to protect

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

Ex: A majority of Democrats believe that such regulations protect the public. 
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clothes
clothes
[noun]

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

Ex: He always wears comfortable clothes when he goes for a run. 
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bright
bright
[Adjective]

(of colors) intense and easy to see

Ex: The artist used bright pink and purple to paint the flowers. 
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light
light
[noun]

a type of electromagnetic radiation that makes it possible to see, produced by the sun or another source of illumination

Ex: The room was filled with bright light from the lamp. 
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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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strength
strength
[noun]

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

Ex: Her strength of character helped her overcome many challenges in life. 
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hard work
hard work
[noun]

a great deal of effort or endurance put into achieving a specific goal or task

Ex: Cultivating a beautiful garden requires consistent watering, pruning, and planting—true hard work for any green-thumbed enthusiast. 
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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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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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