Lesson 6.5 Vocabulary

A country or city that organizes and holds an event, such as the Olympic Games.

• Host
• Quest
• Victory
• Continents

Success in a contest or battle; the act of winning.

• Victory
• Honor
• Athletes
• Medal

People who participate in sports competitions, especially at a professional level.

• Athletes
• Host
• Continents
• Qualify

The seven large landmasses of the Earth: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.

• Continents
• Victory
• Medal
• Facilities

A piece of metal awarded to winners in a competition, usually gold, silver, or bronze.

• Medal
• Athletes
• Qualify
• Competition

To meet the necessary requirements to participate in an event or competition.

• Qualify
• Continents
• Facilities
• Spectators

Buildings, equipment, and services provided for a particular purpose, such as sports training and competitions.

• Facilities
• Medal
• Competition
• Quest

A contest between individuals or teams to determine a winner.

• Competition
• Qualify
• Spectators
• Honor

People who watch an event, such as a sports game, concert, or performance.

• Spectators
• Facilities
• Quest
• Host

A long and difficult search for something important or valuable.

• Quest
• Competition
• Honor
• Victory