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Key Extreme and Action Sports Vocabulary - BASE Jumping

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Key Extreme and Action Sports Vocabulary
experienced
experienced
[Adjective]

possessing enough skill or knowledge in a certain field or job

Ex: She is an experienced teacher with over twenty years of classroom experience. 
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carefully
carefully
[Adverb]

thoroughly and precisely, with close attention to detail or correctness

Ex: She carefully reviewed the final draft for errors. 
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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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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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Troll Wall

the tallest vertical rock face in Europe, located in the Romsdalen valley in Norway, famous among climbers and base jumpers for its extreme difficulty and danger

Ex: Many climbers dream of scaling the Troll Wall, despite its notorious challenges. 
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Norway
Norway
[noun]

a country in Northern Europe and Western Scandinavia

Ex: Fishing is a popular activity in Norway due to its long coastline. 
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Virginia
Virginia
[noun]

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

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every year
every year
[Adverb]

used to refer to something that happens or recurs once each year without exception

Ex: They go on vacation to the same beach every year to unwind and relax. 
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event
event
[noun]

something special, important, and known that takes place at a particular time or place such as a festival or Valentin's Day

Ex: The annual charity event raised thousands of dollars for the local community center. 
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BASE jumping

the sport of parachuting from a fixed structure or cliff

Ex: BASE jumping requires courage and precise technique. 
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extreme
extreme
[Adjective]

very high in intensity or degree

Ex: The hikers faced extreme weather conditions during their ascent, including freezing temperatures and high winds. 
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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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fixed
fixed
[Adjective]

unable to be moved or changed physically

Ex: The shelf was fixed securely to the wall to prevent it from falling. 
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object
object
[noun]

a non-living thing that one can touch or see

Ex: The sculpture in the museum is an ancient object made of marble. 
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parachute
parachute
[noun]

an object that allows a person or thing to slowly come to the ground after dropping from a flying aircraft

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building
building
[noun]

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

Ex: He worked in a modern office building with large windows. 
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antenna
antenna
[noun]

a device that is used to send and receive signals

Ex: The television antenna on the roof picks up signals from broadcast stations. 
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span
span
[noun]

the area between two supports, as in a bridge or arch

Ex: The bridge has a central span of 50 meters. 
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earth
earth
[noun]

the soft material on the ground that forms soil and land surfaces

Ex: The gardener dug into the earth to plant flowers. 
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dangerous
dangerous
[Adjective]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

Ex: Crossing the road without looking is dangerous. 
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bridge
bridge
[noun]

a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other

Ex: They crossed the bridge to reach the other side of the river. 
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cliff
cliff
[noun]

an area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea

Ex: They stood at the edge of the cliff, taking in the breathtaking view. 
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skydiver
skydiver
[noun]

a person who jumps from an aircraft and free-falls before deploying a parachute

Ex: The skydiver jumped from the plane and enjoyed the thrill of free-falling. 
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challenge
challenge
[noun]

a difficult and new task that puts one's skill, ability, and determination to the test

Ex: Overcoming that obstacle was a significant challenge for the team. 
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national park

an area under the protection of a government, where people can visit, for its wildlife, beauty, or historical sights

Ex: The family spent their vacation hiking in a national park. 
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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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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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airplane
airplane
[noun]

a flying vehicle with fixed wings that moves people and goods from one place to another through sky

Ex: I always feel excited when the airplane takes off. 
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altitude
altitude
[noun]

the distance between an object or point and sea level

Ex: The airplane reached a cruising altitude of 30,000 feet above sea level. 
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high
high
[Adjective]

having a relatively great vertical extent

Ex: The high mountain peaks were covered in snow. 
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meter
meter
[noun]

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

Ex: The length of the room is 5 meters. 
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height
height
[noun]

the distance from the top to the bottom of something or someone

Ex: He checked the height of the doorway to make sure the furniture would fit through. 
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jumper
jumper
[noun]

a person who jumps, especially in a physical activity or sport

Ex: The high jumper cleared the bar with perfect technique. 
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special
special
[Adjective]

designed or set aside for a specific purpose or need, often different from what is commonly available

Ex: The chef prepared a special dish for the event, tailored to the guests' tastes. 
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gear
gear
[noun]

a collection of equipment or tools required for a specific activity, operation, or sport

Ex: The hikers packed all the necessary gear for their mountain expedition. 
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lightweight
lightweight
[Adjective]

having little weight or mass, making it easy to carry or move

Ex: The suitcase was lightweight, perfect for traveling long distances. 
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to design
to design
[Verb]

to create or plan something with a specific function or purpose in mind

Ex: This app was designed to help users track their fitness goals. 
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quickly
quickly
[Adverb]

with a lot of speed

Ex: She finished the race quickly, crossing the finish line first. 
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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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protective
protective
[Adjective]

displaying or having a desire to protect someone or something

Ex: The mother bear was fiercely protective of her cubs, keeping a close watch on them at all times. 
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clothing
clothing
[noun]

the items that we wear, particularly a specific type of items

Ex: Some cultures have traditional clothing that holds significant cultural value. 
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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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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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