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afford (v) to have enough money to buy; be able to pay for
Example
How can she afford to eat out every night?
Word Family
affordable
badminton (n) a sport in which players use rackets to hit a small rubber object back and forth across a high net
Example
I prefer badminton to tennis because it is easier for me.
bat (n) a piece of wood used to hit the ball in some sports
Example
You have to hit the ball with the baseball bat.
board (n) a thin flat piece of cut wood or other hard material used for a particular purpose
Example
Cut the vegetables on a chopping board.
cautious (adj) taking care to avoid risks or danger
Example
Christine is a cautious driver; she never exceeds the speed limit.
Synonym
careful, vigilant, wary
Antonym
daring, impulsive
Word Family
cautiously, cautiousness 
club (n) a long stick used to hit the ball in golf
Example
Peter uses professional golf clubs in all his games.
course (n) an area used for horse races or playing golf
Example
Let's go to the golf course.
court (n) an area for playing a sport
Example
The hotel has a swimming pool and a tennis court.
desire (n) a strong feeling that you want something
Example
She has always had a desire to travel and see the world.
Synonym
longing, lust, wish
foggy (adj) full of or covered by thick clouds
Example
It was very strange to have a foggy day in April.
goalkeeper (n) the player in a sport such as football who tries to stop the ball going into the goal
Example
The goalkeeper managed to stop the ball twice.
Word Family
goalkeeping 
intonation (n) the way your voice goes up and down when you speak
Example
In English, rising intonation at the end of a statement usually signals a question.
javelin (n) a long, pointed stick that you throw as a sport
Example
Throwing a javelin is not an easy sport.
keep up with (v) to manage to do as much or as well as other people
Example
Joy's having trouble keeping up with the rest of the class.
Antonym
 fall behind
long jump (n) a sports event where people try to jump as far as possible
Example
Peter won gold medal in the men's long jump.
marine life (n) plants and animals that live in the sea
Example
There is an enormous variety of marine life in the Pacific Ocean.
mat (n) a pad that is placed on the floor to protect people who are practicing gymnastics, wrestling, or other sports
Example
Please remember to bring a mat and a towel with you to the next aerobics class.
parallel bars (n) two wooden bars that are held parallel to each other on four posts, used in gymnastics
Example
Maria is good at parallel bars.
pitch (n) an area of ground where a sport is played
Example
The match tool place in the Wembley football pitch.
precaution (n) something that you do to prevent bad things happening in the future
Example
They failed to take the necessary precautions to avoid infection.
Synonym
provision
professional (n) a person who earns a living by doing a particular job or performing in sports or the arts
Example
He played football in high school and college, but now he's a professional.
Antonym
amateur
Word Family
professionally 
remain (v) to stay in the same place or in the same condition
Example
After a week in hospital, the patient remains very ill.
Synonym
last, persist
Word Family
remains, remainder, remaining
risky (adj) dangerous because something bad might happen
Example
It's risky to buy a car without some good advice.
Synonym
dangerous, hazardous, perilous
Antonym
safe
rough (adj) marked by difficult conditions
Example
Lots of snow made for a rough winter.
Synonym
harsh, violent
Antonym
gentle, smooth
Word Family
roughly roughness 
squash (n) a game played between two or four people on a special closed playing area which involves hitting a small rubber ball against a wall
Example
The two friends have been playing squash for two hours.
stick (n) a long, thin piece of wood that you use when you are walking, playing hockey, etc.
Example
He accidentally hit his teammate with the hockey stick.
study (n) a branch of knowledge
Example
He wants to get into the study of marine biology.
Synonym
area, field, subject
take up (v) to start doing a particular job or activity
Example
He's taken up cycling .
track (n) a path, often circular, used for races
Example
The runners are now on their final lap of the track.
Synonym
course
train (v) to teach someone how to do something, usually a skill that is needed for a job
Example
All our athletes are well trained.
Word Family
training, trainer
umpire (n) someone whose job is to watch a sports game and make sure that the players obey the rules
Example
John is a famous cricket umpire.
weightligting (n) the activity of lifting heavy objects either as a sport or for exercise
Example
Weightlifting athletes wear special belts during the sport.
Word Family
weightlifter 
willpower (n) one's strength of will, mind, or determination; self-control
Example
It took a lot of willpower to stay calm.
Synonym
decision, will