This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to the Sports vs friendship in Sport.
boring:
adjective
Not interesting; tedious.
Example:I hope you're feeling a lot better today and that it's not too boring in hospital.
by the end of:
adverbial phrase
Before (the year) finishes.
Example:By the end of the game you could hardly see the grass, and we were sliding around in the mud.
disappointing:
adjective
Failing to fulfil someone's hopes or expectations.
Example:The match on Saturday was disappointing.
exhausted:
adjective
Very tired.
Example:Everyone was exhausted.
hardly:
adverb
Scarcely (used to qualify a statement by saying that it is true to an insignificant degree).
Example:By the end of the game you could hardly see the grass, and we were sliding around in the mud.
probably:
adverb
Almost certainly; as far as one knows or can tell.
Example:The score was 2 at all, probably because you weren't there to score that extra goal!
recovery:
noun
A return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.
Example:The rest of the team send their regards, and we all wish you a speedy recovery.
shocked:
adjective
Cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset.
Example:I was so shocked when I saw the ball hit the back of the net.
speedy:
adjective
Done or occurring quickly.
Example:The rest of the team send their regards, and we all wish you a speedy recovery.
team sport:
noun phrase
A team sport includes any sport which involves players working together towards a shared objective. A team sport is an activity in which a group of individuals, on the same team, work together to accomplish an ultimate goal which is usually to win.
Example:You play a team sport with some friends.
boring:
adjective
Not interesting; tedious.
Example:I hope you're feeling a lot better today and that it's not too boring in hospital.
by the end of:
adverbial phrase
Before (the year) finishes.
Example:By the end of the game you could hardly see the grass, and we were sliding around in the mud.
disappointing:
adjective
Failing to fulfil someone's hopes or expectations.
Example:The match on Saturday was disappointing.
exhausted:
adjective
Very tired.
Example:Everyone was exhausted.
hardly:
adverb
Scarcely (used to qualify a statement by saying that it is true to an insignificant degree).
Example:By the end of the game you could hardly see the grass, and we were sliding around in the mud.
probably:
adverb
Almost certainly; as far as one knows or can tell.
Example:The score was 2 at all, probably because you weren't there to score that extra goal!
recovery:
noun
A return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.
Example:The rest of the team send their regards, and we all wish you a speedy recovery.
shocked:
adjective
Cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset.
Example:I was so shocked when I saw the ball hit the back of the net.
speedy:
adjective
Done or occurring quickly.
Example:The rest of the team send their regards, and we all wish you a speedy recovery.
team sport:
noun phrase
A team sport includes any sport which involves players working together towards a shared objective. A team sport is an activity in which a group of individuals, on the same team, work together to accomplish an ultimate goal which is usually to win.