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Key Individual Sports Vocabulary - Show Jumping

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Key Individual Sports Vocabulary
show jumping

a competitive equestrian sport in which horse and rider jump over a series of obstacles within a set time, aiming for speed and accuracy

Ex: She trained for years before entering her first show jumping competition. 
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horse
horse
[noun]

an animal that is large, has a tail and four legs, and we use for racing, pulling carriages, riding, etc.

Ex: A beautiful white horse grazed peacefully in the meadow. 
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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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rider
rider
[noun]

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

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obstacle
obstacle
[noun]

a physical object that blocks movement or progress

Ex: Fallen trees formed an obstacle on the hiking trail. 
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fence
fence
[noun]

a structure like a wall, made of wire, wood, etc. that is placed around an area or a piece of land

Ex: She leaned on the fence and watched the sunset. 
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goal
goal
[noun]

our purpose or desired result

Ex: Her goal is to become a successful entrepreneur and start her own business. 
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to knock down

to cause something or someone to fall to the ground

Ex: The boxer knocked down his opponent with a powerful uppercut. 
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England
England
[noun]

the largest country in the United Kingdom, located in Western Europe

Ex: England is famous for its historic sites, including Stonehenge and the Tower of London. 
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century
century
[noun]

a period of one hundred years

Ex: Climate change is one of the most serious issues of this century. 
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organized
organized
[Adjective]

arranged in a structured and efficient manner, particularly on a larger scale

Ex: With an organized itinerary, the travelers managed to visit all the major attractions in the city. 
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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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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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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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course
course
[noun]

an area of land or water used for races, sports, and other similar activities

Ex: The golf course stretched out across rolling hills, challenging players with its bunkers and water hazards. 
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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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mistake
mistake
[noun]

an act or opinion that is wrong

Ex: Recognizing and admitting your mistakes is the first step toward personal growth. 
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to lose
to lose
[Verb]

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

Ex: She lost her hearing as a result of the loud explosion. 
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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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to refuse
to refuse
[Verb]

to not accept what someone has offered us or asked us to do

Ex: She refused to accept the job offer because it didn't align with her career goals. 
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time
time
[noun]

the recorded duration or measurement of how long an event or task takes to complete, often used in sports or competitions to track performance

Ex: He set a new time of 2:00:45 in the marathon, breaking the previous record. 
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to win
to win
[Verb]

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

Ex: Our team won the championship after a hard-fought season. 
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to train
to train
[Verb]

to teach a specific skill or a type of behavior to a person or an animal through a combination of instruction and practice over a period of time

Ex: The coach regularly trains the team on new strategies for the game 
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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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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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skilled
skilled
[Adjective]

having the necessary experience or knowledge to perform well in a particular field

Ex: She is a skilled carpenter, able to build intricate furniture with precision. 
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calm
calm
[Adjective]

not showing worry, anger, or other strong emotions

Ex: Despite the chaos around her, she remained calm and composed. 
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together
together
[Adverb]

in the company of or in proximity to another person or people

Ex: We walked together through the quiet streets. 
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to practice

to do or play something many times to become good at it

Ex: Musicians regularly practice their instruments to improve their skills. 
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different
different
[Adjective]

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

Ex: He had a different perspective on the movie. 
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olympic
olympic
[Adjective]

related to or associated with the Olympic Games

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regular
regular
[Adjective]

happening or done frequently

Ex: The grocery store offers regular discounts on certain items to attract customers. 
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event
event
[noun]

a specific contest or competition within a larger tournament or meet

Ex: He trained for months to compete in the cycling event. 
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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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challenging
challenging
[Adjective]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

Ex: Solving the puzzle proved to be challenging, requiring creative thinking and problem-solving skills. 
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water jump

an obstacle in steeplechase races in athletics, consisting of a water pit that athletes must jump over after hurdling barriers

Ex: He cleared the water jump effortlessly in the steeplechase race. 
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