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B2 & B2+ vocab

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  • What does it mean 'to boast'?
    Speak with excessive pride
  • Another way to describe a very strong feeling of support
    fierce loyalty
  • What is 'a hassle'?
    something that is annoying because it causes difficulty or trouble
  • What does it mean 'to turn up'?
    to arrive or to come to something
  • What is 'a shudder'?
    to shake suddenly and briefly, especially in fear or disgust
  • What's the opposite of a victory?
    A loss
  • What's the opposite of a loss?
    A victory
  • What does 'retro' mean?
    in the style of the past
  • What's another way to say 'to support'?
    To back e.g. I'm backing Ireland in this game
  • What does it mean 'to spring up'?
    to appear unexpectedly
  • What's another word for zero?
    Nil
  • What is 'a touchy subject'?
    something that you have to talk about carefully as it can make people angry or unhappy
  • What does it mean 'to relieve'?
    to make an unpleasant feeling less strong
  • What is the name from the groups of fans who travelled to another city to watch their team play a match?
    Away fans
  • Another way to say 'through good times and bad'
    Through thick and thin
  • What does it mean to be a 'fair-weather fan'?
    A fan that only supports a team when they are playing well
  • What's another phrase for supporting?
    Rooting for
  • What does 'yelling' mean?
    Shouting loudly
  • What are some common actions people do as they watch a game?
    Yell, shout, jump, curse, make gestures..... etc.
  • What is the item that teams win at the end of a championship/league?
    A trophy
  • Who are the 'home fans'?
    The team fans who live in the place where the game is being played
  • What is 'self-indulgence'?
    allowing yourself to have or do anything you enjoy
  • What's the name of the game official that is located on the pitch?
    The referee
  • What's another word for a true and loyal fan?
    A diehard fan
  • What is the word for the songs the supporters sing during matches?
    Chants
  • What does it mean 'to jinx' someone?
    To cause a person or group bad luck
  • What does it mean to describe someone as 'attention-seeking'?
    Someone who constantly wants everyone's attention
  • What do you have an affinity to?
    e.g. Keeping fit, travelling, eating in nice restaurants etc.
  • What does 'immature' mean?
    behaving in a way that seems too young for your age
  • What's the word for enemy teams?
    Rivals
  • Some fans and sportspeople believe in superstitions. What are superstitions?
    An unjustified belief that certain actions will lead to a specific result
  • How do you read this score aloud? 3-0
    Three-Zero or Three-nil
  • What's another way to say 'to be passed on to you'?
    To rub off on you
  • What does it mean to be 'a good sport'?
    Someone that plays well with others, doesn't cause problems and goes with the flow
  • What's another word for better?
    Superior
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