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hobby
hobby
[noun]

an activity that we enjoy doing in our free time

Ex: Can you guess what his favorite hobby is? 
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culture
culture
[noun]

the ways of thinking and behaving that identify a certain social group or organization

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to represent

to serve as an instance that embodies the characteristics, qualities, or traits associated with a particular category or concept

Ex: Her dedication to community service and philanthropy truly represents the spirit of altruism and compassion. 
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freedom
freedom
[noun]

the right to act, say, or think as one desires without being stopped, controlled, or restricted

Ex: He enjoyed the freedom to travel wherever he wanted. 
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adventure
adventure
[noun]

an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or physical activity

Ex: They embarked on a thrilling adventure, exploring remote jungles and scaling towering peaks. 
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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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movie
movie
[noun]

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

Ex: He watched a scary movie and got scared during the suspenseful scenes. 
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over
over
[preposition]

used to express exceeding a particular amount, level, or limit

Ex: The rainfall was over 20 inches during the storm. 
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sailboat
sailboat
[noun]

a boat propelled primarily by sails, which capture the wind's power to move across the water

Ex: They sailed the sailboat across the bay on a sunny afternoon. 
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boat
boat
[noun]

a type of small vehicle that is used to travel on water

Ex: The boat captain guided us through the narrow canals of the city. 
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sail
sail
[noun]

a large sheet of fabric, typically canvas, designed to catch the wind and propel a sailing vessel forward

Ex: The ship's sail billowed as the wind picked up speed. 
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cloth
cloth
[noun]

material used for making clothes, which is made by knitting or weaving silk, cotton, etc.

Ex: She selected a beautiful piece of cloth to make her new dress. 
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to [catch] the wind

to capture and harness the force of the wind, in order to generate motion or energy

Ex: New boats are designed to catch the wind more efficiently. 
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wind
wind
[noun]

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

Ex: She could hear the wind howling outside her window. 
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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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forward
forward
[Adverb]

to or toward the front

Ex: She stepped forward to address the audience. 
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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

Ex: She used a backpack to carry her books to school. 
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yacht
yacht
[noun]

a large boat with an engine used for pleasure trips

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racing
racing
[noun]

a competitive sport involving the contest of speed, usually performed using vehicles or animals

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mast
mast
[noun]

a tall, vertical pole on a ship or boat that supports the sails and rigging

Ex: The sailor climbed the mast to adjust the sails. 
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pole
pole
[noun]

a long, typically cylindrical piece of wood, metal, or plastic, often used for support, fastening, or structural purposes

Ex: The fence was reinforced with sturdy poles to withstand strong winds. 
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to raise
to raise
[Verb]

to put something or someone in a higher place or lift them to a higher position

Ex: Can you raise the lamp so I can see? 
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to lower
to lower
[Verb]

to move something or someone to a position that is closer to the ground

Ex: The construction workers used a crane to lower the steel beams into place for the new building. 
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rudder
rudder
[noun]

(nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel

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to steer
to steer
[Verb]

to control the direction of a moving object, such as a car, ship, etc.

Ex: He expertly steered the car through the winding mountain roads. 
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environment

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

Ex: Conserving water is beneficial for the environment. 
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engine
engine
[noun]

the part of a vehicle that uses a particular fuel to make the vehicle move

Ex: The mechanic repaired the engine of the car, which had been making strange noises. 
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noise
noise
[noun]

sounds that are usually unwanted or loud

Ex: The construction site generated a lot of noise, disrupting the neighborhood. 
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pollution
pollution
[noun]

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

Ex: The pollution in the lake has made the water toxic to fish and plants. 
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to take
to take
[Verb]

to require a specific person or thing in order to function, happen, or be done

Ex: It only takes a small misunderstanding to strain relationships. 
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skill
skill
[noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: After years of practice, her skill in playing the guitar became exceptional. 
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sailor
sailor
[noun]

a person who is a member of a ship's crew

Ex: The sailor's job involves handling ropes and rigging. 
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to read
to read
[Verb]

to observe and interpret signs, movements, or behavior in order to anticipate what will happen next

Ex: The fighter could read his opponent's body language and dodge punches before they landed. 
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rewarding
rewarding
[Adjective]

(of an activity) making one feel satisfied by giving one a desirable outcome

Ex: Teaching can be a rewarding profession, as educators witness the growth of their students. 
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