Sports Competitions

9 words in this vocabulary list

noun a sustained fight between large organized armed forces

verb to engage in a battle or struggle

  • The battle between the two countries lasted for several weeks.
  • We won the battle against the rival team last night!
  • That battle was lit, bro!
  • She is facing a tough battle with her inner demons.

noun a prize or distinction awarded for excellence

adjective having a blue color or of the highest quality

  • The blue ribbon was awarded to the top student in the academic competition.
  • I heard that Sarah won the blue ribbon for her amazing baking skills.
  • Check out that blue ribbon on the fastest car in the race!
  • She always strives for the blue ribbon in everything she does.

noun a member of a college, especially a collegiate church

adjective relating to or characteristic of a college or its students

  • The collegiate atmosphere at the university promotes academic excellence.
  • I love the collegiate vibe on campus - everyone is so friendly and helpful.
  • The collegiate crowd at the party was really cool to hang out with.
  • Their friendship was so strong, it was almost collegiate in nature.

noun incomprehensible language or nonsense

adjective relating to or characteristic of the jump rope game double Dutch

  • The children on the playground were playing a game of double Dutch.
  • Let's go outside and play some double Dutch!
  • I haven't played double Dutch in ages, it's so much fun!
  • Navigating the new tax laws felt like trying to understand double Dutch.

adjective describes the relationship between two items in a sequence, indicating that they alternate or occur in turns

  • The committee meets every other Tuesday to discuss important matters.
  • We take turns doing the dishes, so I only have to wash them every other day.
  • I can't make it to the party this weekend, but I'll catch you every other time.
  • She has a tendency to change her mind every other minute, making it hard to keep up with her decisions.

noun a person who is younger or of lower rank

adjective relating to or for younger or less experienced people

  • The junior associate is responsible for assisting the senior team members with their projects.
  • I heard the junior guy got promoted to a higher position in the company.
  • The junior dude is always up for a good time.
  • Being the junior in the group, she often felt left out of important decisions.

noun a boat race or series of boat races

  • The prestigious regatta will take place next weekend, showcasing the skills of skilled sailors from around the world.
  • I heard there's a regatta happening at the lake this Saturday, wanna check it out?
  • The regatta is gonna be lit, with all the boats racing against each other.
  • The regatta of ideas at the conference was intense, with each participant trying to outshine the others.

noun a participant in a triathlon race

  • The triathlete completed the swimming, cycling, and running segments of the race with impressive speed.
  • My friend is training to become a triathlete and has been spending a lot of time at the gym.
  • That triathlete is a beast when it comes to competing in endurance events.
  • Being a triathlete requires a combination of physical strength and mental endurance.

noun a person who competes in the decathlon, a combined event in athletics consisting of ten track and field events

  • The decathlete competed in ten different track and field events over the course of two days.
  • My friend who is a decathlete is always training for his next competition.
  • That decathlete is a beast on the track!
  • Being a decathlete in the business world means you have to excel in multiple areas to succeed.