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Key Extreme and Action Sports Vocabulary - Rally Racing

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Key Extreme and Action Sports Vocabulary
rally racing

a form of motorsport where drivers race on public or private roads, often in stages, using highly modified production cars, navigating diverse terrain and weather conditions with the help of a co-driver

Ex: She dreams of competing in international rally racing championships.
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exciting
exciting
[Adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: They 're going on an exciting road trip across the country next summer .
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type
type
[noun]

a class or group of people or things that have common characteristics or share particular qualities

Ex: The museum displays art from various types of artists , both modern and classical .
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car
car
[noun]

a road vehicle that has four wheels, an engine, and a small number of seats for people

Ex: We are going on a road trip and renting a car.
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race
race
[noun]

a competition between people, vehicles, animals, etc. to find out which one is the fastest and finishes first

Ex: I bought tickets to the motorcycle race next month .
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car race
car race
[noun]

a race between (usually high-performance) automobiles

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against the clock

as quickly as one possibly can because there is not much time available

Ex: With only an hour left, the kitchen staff were cooking against the clock.
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early
early
[Adjective]

indicating things that occur near the beginning of something

Ex: The early stages of the project are critical for its success .
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regular
regular
[Adjective]

standard in type or quality, not different or special in any way

Ex: They stayed at a regular hotel , not a luxury one .
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road
road
[noun]

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

Ex: The highway closure led drivers to take a detour on another road.
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dirt
dirt
[noun]

the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

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gravel
gravel
[noun]

a mix of sand and small pebbles that cover the surface of some roads

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snow
snow
[noun]

small, white pieces of frozen water vapor that fall from the sky in cold temperatures

Ex: The town transformed into a winter wonderland as the snow continued to fall .
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to finish
to finish
[Verb]

to complete a race or competition in a specified position or rank

Ex: The rookie driver surprised everyone by finishing sixth in the championship .
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course
course
[noun]

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

Ex: The soccer course was lined with vibrant green turf , where players honed their dribbling and passing skills .
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fast
fast
[Adjective]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

Ex: The fast train arrived at the destination in no time .
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best
best
[Adjective]

superior to everything else that is in the same category

Ex: The newly opened restaurant claims to serve the best pizza in town , attracting food enthusiasts from far and wide .
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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: They won the game in the last few seconds with a spectacular goal .
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to split
to split
[Verb]

to be divided into smaller groups or parts

Ex: The book club split into pairs to discuss their favorite chapters before reconvening for a group discussion .
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stage
stage
[noun]

one of the phases in which a process or event is divided into

Ex: The play 's rehearsal stage is crucial for perfecting the performance .
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strong
strong
[Adjective]

able to withstand physical stress or pressure due to its solid construction

Ex: His strong, solidly built house remained intact despite the severe storm .
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to handle
to handle
[Verb]

(of a vehicle) to behave or respond in a particular way when being driven or controlled

Ex: She was impressed by how the sedan handles on winding roads .
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rough
rough
[Adjective]

having an uneven or jagged texture

Ex: The fabric was rough to the touch , causing irritation against sensitive skin .
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co-driver
co-driver
[noun]

a person who sits next to the main driver in a rally car and gives directions using a pace note system

Ex: The co-driver kept calm even on the roughest paths.
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tire
tire
[noun]

a circular rubber object that covers the wheel of a vehicle

Ex: He changed the tire on his bike before the race .
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grip
grip
[noun]

the frictional force between a moving object and the surface it contacts, as between tires and a road

Ex: The car skidded due to poor grip.
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ahead
ahead
[Adverb]

in position or direction that is further forward or in front of a person or thing

Ex: He stood ahead, waiting for the others to catch up .
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turn
turn
[noun]

a place in a road, river, etc. where it bends

Ex: As we approached the turn, we could see the lighthouse standing tall on the cliff .
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jump
jump
[noun]

a sudden rise or bump in a road or track that makes vehicles lift off the ground

Ex: A poorly placed jump can cause accidents in races .
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safe
safe
[Adjective]

protected from any danger

Ex: After the storm passed , they felt safe to return to their houses and assess the damage .
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all over the (world|globe)

in every part of the world

Ex: His research findings had implications all over the globe.
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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: She became famous overnight after her viral video gained millions of views .
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desert
desert
[noun]

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

Ex: They got lost while driving through the desert.
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skill
skill
[noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: The athlete 's skill in dribbling and shooting made him a star player on the basketball team .
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careful
careful
[Adjective]

giving attention or thought to what we are doing to avoid doing something wrong, hurting ourselves, or damaging something

Ex: We have to be careful not to overwater the plants .
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slippery
slippery
[Adjective]

difficult to hold or move on because of being smooth, greasy, wet, etc.

Ex: The lotion-covered bottle was slippery to hold , slipping from her grasp and spilling its contents .
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fun
fun
[Adjective]

providing entertainment or amusement

Ex: Riding roller coasters at the theme park is always a fun experience .
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language
language
[noun]

the way words are chosen and arranged in writing or speaking to suit a certain purpose, feeling, or audience

Ex: The teacher explained the rules in clear language.
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unique
unique
[Adjective]

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

Ex: This dish has a unique flavor combination that is surprisingly good .
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pace
pace
[noun]

the rate or speed at which something progresses or changes

Ex: The project moved at a steady pace, meeting all the deadlines .
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