02 | Sports

Today you will learn 5 new English words related to "Sports"

TODAY’S TOPIC: “Sports”

Learning about “sports” can help you as an ESL learner because it gives you a lively setting to improve your speaking skills. Sports vocabulary is commonly used in everyday conversations, making it practical for real-life communication, and today’s vocabulary words are no different. Let’s jump right in!

TODAY’S 5 VOCABULARY WORDS

1 | Ardent

  • Part of speech: Adjective

  • Definition: Enthusiastically passionate or fervent

  • Example Sentences:

    1. The ardent fans cheered loudly as their team scored a crucial goal.

    2. She has an ardent dedication to her favorite sport, spending hours practicing every day.

    3. The ardent support from the community inspired the athletes to give their best performance.

2 | Mettle

  • Part of speech: Noun

  • Definition: A person’s ability to cope well with difficulties; resilience and strength of character.

  • Example Sentences:

    1. The team showed their mettle by bouncing back from a significant deficit to win the game.

    2. Facing numerous challenges, the athlete demonstrated incredible mettle throughout the competition.

    3. Adversity often reveals one’s true mettle, separating the determined from the discouraged.

3 | Exemplary

  • Part of speech: Adjective

  • Definition: Serving as a desirable model; commendable and worthy of imitation.

  • Example Sentences:

    1. The athlete’s exemplary work ethic inspired teammates to strive for greatness.

    2. Her exemplary performance earned her recognition as the player of the tournament.

    3. The coach emphasized the importance of exemplary conduct both on and off the field.

4 | Zealous

  • Part of speech: Adjective

  • Definition: Showing intense passion or enthusiasm for a cause, activity, or pursuit.

  • Example Sentences:

    1. The zealous supporters painted their faces and chanted loudly throughout the entire match.

    2. The coach’s zealous approach to training motivated the team to strive for excellence.

    3. Despite the challenging conditions, the athletes remained zealous in their pursuit of victory.

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5 | Resilience

  • Part of speech: Noun

  • Definition: The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

  • Example Sentences:

    1. The team’s resilience was evident as they bounced back from a series of defeats.

    2. Personal resilience played a crucial role in the athlete’s ability to overcome injuries.

    3. In the face of adversity, the coach emphasized the importance of maintaining resilience.

A PARAGRAPH USING THE 5 VOCABULARY WORDS

When it comes to sports, ardent fans passionately rally behind their favorite teams, infusing stadiums with contagious energy. Athletes, fueled by zealous dedication, showcase their mettle on the field. With this, the sports world thrives on exemplary performances, where individuals exhibit skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Behind every victory lies a narrative of resilience, as athletes overcome setbacks, injuries, and formidable opponents. In the end, it is this resilience that transforms defeats into opportunities for growth, and players with exemplary resilience often go on to become inspirations, admired not just for their wins, but for their sportsmanship.

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