Unit 1: My Hobbies - Vocabulary Review

A vocabulary list from 'Unit 1: My Hobbies' covering hobbies, tools, verbs, adjectives, and idioms in English.

arranging flowers (n)

The activity of putting flowers into a decorative arrangement.

bird-watching (n)

The activity of observing and studying birds in their natural habitat.

board game (n)

A game played on a board, such as chess or Monopoly.

collage (n)

The art of making a picture by sticking various materials like photographs and paper onto a surface.

gardening (n)

The activity of tending to and cultivating a garden.

horse-riding (n)

The activity or sport of riding a horse.

ice-skating (n)

The activity or sport of gliding on ice using skates.

jog (v/n)

To run at a steady, gentle pace or walk for exercise.

making model (n)

The hobby of creating small-scale representations of objects.

making pottery (n)

The craft of making objects, such as pots or bowls, out of clay.

monopoly (n)

A specific board game often referred to as 'cờ tỷ phú'.

mountain climbing (n)

The sport or activity of climbing mountains.

roller-skating (n)

The activity of moving on shoes with wheels (rollers).

surfing (n)

The sport of riding on the crest of a wave, usually on a board.

yoga (n)

A practice involving physical postures, breathing, and meditation.

board (n)

A flat piece of wood or other hard material used for games or writing.

bug (n)

A small insect.

cardboard (n)

Stiff, heavy paper or thin pasteboard used for making boxes or posters.

dollhouse (n)

A miniature toy house for dolls.

eggshell (n)

The hard, thin outer layer of an egg.

glue (n)

An adhesive substance used for sticking objects together.

insect (n)

A small animal that has six legs and generally one or two pairs of wings.

leaves (n)

The plural form of leaf, the green parts of a plant or tree.

melody (n)

A sequence of musical notes that form a tune.

stamp (n)

A small piece of paper stuck onto a letter or package to show that postage has been paid.

teddy / teddy bear (n)

A soft toy bear.

brainstorm (v)

To think hard or have group discussions to produce ideas or solve problems.

build (v)

To construct something by putting parts or materials together.

carve (v)

To cut into a surface such as wood, stone, or eggshells to create a design or shape.

collect (v)

To gather items of a particular type as a hobby.

decorate (v)

To make something look more attractive by adding extra items to it.

develop (v)

To grow or cause to grow and become more mature or advanced.

fragile (adj)

Object that is easily broken or damaged.

patient (adj)

Able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed.

unique (adj)

Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.

unusual (adj)

Not common or remarkably different from what is normal.

valuable (adj)

Something that is worth a lot of money or is very useful.

creativity (n)

The use of imagination or original ideas to create something.

maturity (n)

The state, fact, or period of being mature or fully grown.

mind map (n)

A diagram used to visually organize information.

a piece of cake (idiom)

Something that is very easy to do.

get into (something)

To start being interested in or participating in an activity.

take up (something)

To start a new habit or hobby.

lose interest in (something)

To stop being interested in an activity or subject.

pursue (something)

To follow or engage in a hobby or passion over a long period.

stick with (something)

To continue doing something; to be persistent.

take on (phr)

To hire or employ additional people.