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Sports and competition – English vocabulary

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57 English words with meanings: combat, compete, competition, counter, entertaining… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. combat /'kɒmbæt/ (verb) — to fight against
    Example: The soldiers were trained to combat any threat effectively.
    Synonyms: fight, battle, oppose
  2. compete /kəm'pi:t/ (verb) — try to win against others
    Example: Many companies compete to attract top talent.
    Synonyms: rival, contend, vie
  3. competition /,kɒmpə'tɪʃən/ (noun) — trying to win against others
    Example: The competition attracted talented participants from all over the country.
    Synonyms: contest, rivalry, tournament
  4. counter /'kaʊntə/ (verb) — to respond to or argue against
    Example: She decided to counter his argument with solid evidence.
    Synonyms: oppose, resist, challenge
  5. entertaining /,entə'teɪnɪŋ/ (adjective) — fun to watch or do
    Example: The movie was entertaining and kept everyone laughing.
    Synonyms: amusing, enjoyable, fun
  6. jury /'dʒʊəri/ (noun) — a group of people who decide guilt
    Example: The jury found the defendant guilty after two days of deliberation.
    Synonyms: panel, tribunal
  7. musician /mju'zɪʃən/ (noun) — a person who makes or plays music
    Example: The musician practiced the piano for hours every day.
    Synonyms: composer, instrumentalist, performer
  8. obey /ə'beɪ/ (verb) — to do what you are told
    Example: Children are taught to obey their parents.
    Synonyms: follow, comply with, respect
  9. offence /ə'fens/ (noun) — doing a crime
    Example: Driving without a license is considered an offence.
    Synonyms: crime, violation, transgression
  10. one-sided /wʌn'saɪdɪd/ (adjective) — showing only one side; not balanced
    Example: The report gave a one-sided view of the situation, ignoring other perspectives.
    Synonyms: biased, partial, unbalanced
  11. opera /'ɒprə/ (noun) — a play with songs and music
    Example: They went to the theater to watch an Italian opera.
    Synonyms: musical drama, lyric drama
  12. orchestra /'ɔ:kɪstrə/ (noun) — a large group of musicians
    Example: The orchestra played a beautiful symphony last night.
    Synonyms: band, ensemble
  13. painting /'peɪntɪŋ/ (noun) — a picture made with paint
    Example: She hung her new painting on the living room wall.
    Synonyms: artwork, picture, canvas
  14. participate /pɑ:'tɪsɪpeɪt/ (verb) — to take part
    Example: Many employees participate in volunteer programs.
    Synonyms: join, take part, engage
  15. pass a law /pɑ:s ə lɔ:/ (verb phrase) — to make a new law officially
    Example: The government plans to pass a law that protects consumers from fraud.
    Synonyms: enact a law, approve a law
  16. passionate /'pæʃənət/ (adjective) — showing strong love or excitement
    Example: She is passionate about protecting the environment.
    Synonyms: enthusiastic, fervent, devoted
  17. perform /pər'fɔ:rm/ (verb) — to do or show something
    Example: The band will perform at the festival this weekend.
    Synonyms: present, execute, act
  18. performance /pə'fɔ:məns/ (noun) — a live show
    Example: The actor gave an outstanding performance in the film.
    Synonyms: show, presentation, execution
  19. perpetrate /'pɜ:pɪtreɪt/ (verb) — to do a crime or bad act
    Example: He was arrested for perpetrating several acts of fraud.
    Synonyms: commit, carry out, perform
  20. pickpocketing /'pɪkpɒkɪtɪŋ/ (noun) — stealing from pockets
    Example: Pickpocketing often occurs in crowded tourist areas.
    Synonyms: theft, stealing, larceny
  21. play /pleɪ/ (noun) — a story acted on stage
    Example: We saw a funny play at the local theater last night.
    Synonyms: drama, stage show, theatrical production
  22. popular /'pɑ:pjələr/ (adjective) — liked by many people
    Example: This restaurant is very popular among local residents.
    Synonyms: well-liked, favored, famous
  23. portrait /'pɔ:trət/ (noun) — a picture of a person
    Example: The artist painted a portrait of the queen.
    Synonyms: likeness, representation, image
  24. prevention /prɪ'venʃən/ (noun) — stopping something from happening
    Example: Regular exercise helps in the prevention of heart disease.
    Synonyms: avoidance, stopping, prohibition
  25. prison /'prɪzən/ (noun) — a place where criminals are kept
    Example: He spent ten years in prison for armed robbery.
    Synonyms: jail, penitentiary, correctional facility
  26. prisoner /'prɪzənər/ (noun) — a person in prison
    Example: The prisoner was allowed one phone call a day.
    Synonyms: inmate, convict, detainee
  27. property crime /'prɒpəti kraɪm/ (noun) — a crime against property
    Example: Property crime rates have increased in urban areas.
    Synonyms: theft-related crime, burglary, vandalism
  28. prosecutor /'prɒsɪ,kju:tər/ (noun) — a lawyer who tries to prove guilt
    Example: The prosecutor argued that the defendant planned the attack.
    Synonyms: district attorney, state attorney, public prosecutor
  29. protection /prə'tekʃən/ (noun) — keeping someone safe
    Example: The government provides protection for endangered animals.
    Synonyms: safeguarding, defense, security
  30. provoke /prə'voʊk/ (verb) — to make someone angry on purpose
    Example: His rude comments were meant to provoke a reaction.
    Synonyms: incite, stir, anger

…and 27 more words in this set.

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