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athlete ·noun

Definition: a person who is very good at sports or physical exercise, especially one who competes in organized events Level: B1

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bargain ·noun

Definition: something that is on sale for less than its usual price or its real value Level: B1

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basket ·noun

Definition: a container, usually with a handle, that is made of thin pieces of wood, wire, plastic, etc. Level: B1

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beat ·verb (DEFEAT)

Definition: to defeat or do better than Level: B1

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boxing ·noun

Definition: a sport in which two competitors fight by hitting each other with their hands Level: B1

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branch ·noun (BUSINESS)

Definition: one of several stores, offices, etc. that are part of a company or organization Level: B1

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butcher ·noun

Definition: a person who sells meat in a store Level: B1

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buyer ·noun

Definition: someone who buys something expensive such as a house Level: B1

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captain ·noun (SPORTS)

Definition: the leader of a sports team Level: B1

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chain ·noun (BUSINESS)

Definition: a number of similar stores, restaurants, etc. owned by the same company Level: B1

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champion ·noun (WINNER)

Definition: a person, animal, or team that wins a competition Level: B1

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championship ·noun

Definition: a competition to find the best team or player in a particular game or sport Level: B1

c

change ·verb (IN STORE)

Definition: to take something you have bought back to a store and exchange it for something else Level: B1

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charge ·verb (MONEY)

Definition: to ask an amount of money for something, especially a service or activity Level: B1

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charge ·noun (MONEY)

Definition: the amount of money that you have to pay for something, especially for an activity or service Level: B1

c

checkout ·noun (WEB SITE)

Definition: the place on a Web site where you order and pay for the things you are buying Level: B1

c

checkout ·noun (store)

Definition: the place in a store, especially a large food store, where you pay for the things you are buying Level: B1

c

club ·noun (TEAM)

Definition: a team of sports players Level: B1

c

coach ·noun

Definition: someone whose job is to teach people to improve at a sport, skill, or school subject Level: B1

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compete ·verb (SPORTS)

Definition: to take part in a race or competition Level: B1

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competitor ·noun

Definition: a person, team or company that is competing against others Level: B1

c

contest ·noun (COMPETITION)

Definition: a competition to do better than other people, usually in which prizes are given Level: B1

c

course ·noun (SPORTS AREA)

Definition: an area of land or water used for a sports event Level: B1

c

court ·noun (SPORTS)

Definition: an area drawn out on the ground that is used for playing sports such as tennis and basketball Level: B1

c

credit ·noun (PAYMENT)

Definition: a method of paying for goods or services at a later time, usually paying interest as well as the original money Level: B1

c

cup ·noun (SPORTS)

Definition: a specially designed cup, usually with two handles and often made of silver, which is given as a prize in a sports competition, or a game or match in which the winner receives such a cup Level: B1

d

defeat ·verb (WIN)

Definition: to win a victory over someone in a fight, war or competition Level: B1

d

defeat ·noun (LOSING)

Definition: when someone loses against someone else in a fight, war or competition Level: B1

d

defense ·noun (SPORTS)

Definition: the part of a sports team which tries to prevent the other team from scoring points Level: B1

d

deposit ·noun (BUYING)

Definition: a payment of part of the total cost of something that you want to buy and will finish paying for later Level: B1

d

dive ·verb (ENTER WATER)

Definition: If you dive into water, you enter it headfirst with your arms held out above your head. Level: B1

d

dive ·verb (SWIM UNDER WATER)

Definition: to swim under water, usually with breathing equipment Level: B1

d

diver ·noun

Definition: someone who swims under water, usually with breathing equipment Level: B1

d

diving ·noun

Definition: the activity of swimming under water, usually with breathing equipment Level: B1

d

drugstore ·noun

Definition: a store where you can buy medicines, other health products, make-up and products used for washing yourself Level: B1

d

duty-free ·adjective

Definition: Duty-free goods are things you can buy and bring into a country without paying tax. Level: B1

e

enter ·verb (COMPETITION)

Definition: to take part in a competition, race or examination Level: B1

e

exercise ·verb (PHYSICAL ACTIVITY)

Definition: to do physical activities to make your body strong and healthy Level: B1

e

extreme sports ·noun

Definition: a sport or activity that is exciting and dangerous Level: B1

f

field ·noun (SPORTS)

Definition: an area of grass used for playing sports Level: B1

f

final ·noun

Definition: the last in a series of games, races or competitions, usually the one in which the winner is chosen Level: B1

g

give ·verb (PAY MONEY)

Definition: to pay someone a particular amount of money for something Level: B1

g

goalkeeper ·noun

Definition: the player who stands in the team's goal to try to stop the other team from scoring Level: B1

g

groceries ·noun

Definition: food and other things you buy in a food store Level: B1

g

gymnastics ·noun

Definition: a sport in which you do physical exercises on the floor and on different pieces of equipment, often in competitions Level: B1

h

hunt ·verb (CHASE)

Definition: to chase and kill wild animals Level: B1

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ice skating ·noun

Definition: the activity or sport of moving across ice using ice skates Level: B1

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inexpensive ·adjective

Definition: cheap but of good quality Level: B1

j

jogging ·noun

Definition: when you jog Level: B1

j

judge ·noun (COMPETITION)

Definition: someone who decides which person or thing wins a competition Level: B1

l

label ·noun (COMPANY)

Definition: the name or symbol of a company that produces goods for sale, or the goods themselves or the company itself Level: B1

l

league ·noun

Definition: a group of teams that compete against each other in a sport Level: B1

l

leisure ·noun

Definition: the time when you are not working Level: B1

l

lose ·verb (NOT WIN)

Definition: to fail to succeed in a game, competition, etc. Level: B1

l

lottery ·noun

Definition: a system for selling numbered tickets to people who then have a chance of winning a prize if their number is chosen Level: B1

m

mall ·noun

Definition: a large, usually covered, shopping area where cars are not allowed Level: B1

n

net ·noun (OBJECT)

Definition: an object that has many holes in it and that is used in many sports and for catching fish Level: B1

o

off ·adverb (LESS MONEY)

Definition: If a price has a certain amount of money off, it costs that much less than the usual price. Level: B1

o

offer ·noun (CHEAP)

Definition: a cheap price or special arrangement for something you are buying Level: B1

o

out ·adverb (AVAILABLE)

Definition: available to buy or see Level: B1

p

pharmacy ·noun

Definition: a store or part of a store that prepares and sells medicines Level: B1

p

play ·verb (COMPETE)

Definition: to compete against a person or team in a game Level: B1

p

point ·noun (SPORTS)

Definition: a unit used for showing who is winning in a game or competition Level: B1

p

pool ·noun (GAME)

Definition: a game in which two people use long, thin sticks to hit colored balls into holes around the edge of a table Level: B1

p

position ·noun (SPORTS)

Definition: the part that someone plays in a game such as football Level: B1

p

product ·noun

Definition: something that is made or grown to be sold Level: B1

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race ·verb

Definition: to compete in a race Level: B1

r

reasonable ·adjective (CHEAP)

Definition: somewhat cheap Level: B1

r

record ·noun (BEST)

Definition: the best, biggest, longest, tallest, etc. Level: B1

r

refund ·noun

Definition: an amount of money that is given back to you, especially because you are not happy with something you have bought Level: B1

r

replace ·verb (GET SOMETHING NEW)

Definition: to get something new because the one you had before has been lost or damaged Level: B1

r

rider ·noun

Definition: someone who rides a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle Level: B1

r

run ·noun (MOVE FAST)

Definition: when you move on your feet at a speed faster than walking, especially for exercise Level: B1

s

sailor ·noun

Definition: someone who sails ships or boats as their job or as a sport Level: B1

s

salesman ·noun

Definition: someone whose job is selling things Level: B1

s

saleswoman ·noun

Definition: someone whose job is selling things Level: B1

s

score ·verb

Definition: to get points in a game or test Level: B1

s

score ·noun

Definition: the number of points someone gets in a game or test Level: B1

s

self-service ·adjective

Definition: A self-service business or service is one in which you serve yourself and are not served by the people who work there. Level: B1

s

seller ·noun

Definition: someone who sells something Level: B1

s

service ·noun (DEALING WITH CUSTOMER)

Definition: when people help you and bring you things in a place such as a restaurant or hotel Level: B1

s

shoot ·verb (SPORTS)

Definition: to try to score points in sports such as basketball by hitting, kicking, or throwing the ball toward the goal Level: B1

s

shop ·verb

Definition: to buy things in stores Level: B1

s

skate ·verb

Definition: to move using skates Level: B1

s

ski ·noun

Definition: one of a pair of long, thin pieces of wood or plastic that you wear on the bottom of boots to move over snow Level: B1

s

ski ·verb

Definition: to move over snow on skis Level: B1

s

snowboard ·noun

Definition: a large board that you stand on to move over snow Level: B1

s

sports ·adjective

Definition: relating to sports Level: B1

s

squash ·noun

Definition: a sport in which two people hit a small rubber ball against the four walls of a room Level: B1

s

stall ·noun

Definition: a large table or a small shop with an open front from which goods are sold in a public place Level: B1

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swimmer ·noun

Definition: someone who is swimming or who can swim Level: B1

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tournament ·noun

Definition: a competition with a series of games between many teams or players, with one winner at the end Level: B1

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track ·noun (RACE)

Definition: a path, often circular, used for races Level: B1

t

trade ·noun (BUYING AND SELLING)

Definition: the buying and selling of large numbers of goods or services, especially between countries Level: B1

t

train ·verb (SPORTS)

Definition: to practice a sport or exercise, often in order to prepare for a sports event, or to help someone to do this Level: B1

t

training ·noun (SPORTS)

Definition: preparation for a sport or competition Level: B1

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value ·noun (MONEY)

Definition: how much money something could be sold for Level: B1

w

windsurfing ·noun

Definition: a sport in which you sail across water by standing on a board and holding onto a large sail Level: B1

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workout ·noun

Definition: a period of physical exercise Level: B1

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yoga ·noun

Definition: a set of exercises for the mind and body, based on the Hindu religion Level: B1