Words from the Reading on Hobbies
| Word | Meaning | Example |
| ignite | to start or stir up a feeling or an idea | A good teacher can ignite a love of science. |
| hone | to sharpen or improve a skill | She hones her drawing by sketching every day. |
| prevalent | widespread; common in a place or time | Mobile games are prevalent among teenagers. |
| in-demand | wanted by many people | Nurses are in-demand workers in many countries. |
| genre | a type of writing, music or film | Mystery is my favourite genre. |
| mobility | the ability to move easily | Stretching improves the mobility of your joints. |
| let off (steam) | to release energy or strong feelings | After the exams we played football to let off steam. |
| take it up a notch | to raise something to a higher level | The band took the concert up a notch with fireworks. |
| passionate | showing very strong feeling or enthusiasm | He is passionate about protecting wildlife. |
| appreciate | to recognise the value of something | You appreciate clean water when the tap runs dry. |
| refurbish | to repair and redecorate so that it looks new | They refurbished the old library. |
| expressive | showing feelings clearly | Her face is so expressive that you can read her mood. |
| therapeutic | having a healing, calming effect | Gardening is therapeutic for many older people. |
| easel | a wooden frame that holds a painting | The artist set her canvas on an easel. |
| mural | a large painting on a wall | Students painted a mural of Mount Everest on the school wall. |
| exposure | the amount of light that reaches a camera | Too much exposure made the photo look white. |
| niche | a special area of interest | Her blog covers a small niche: old postage stamps. |
| blog | a website where someone writes regular posts | He writes a travel blog. |
| wardrobe | a person's collection of clothes | A warm jacket is a must in a winter wardrobe. |
| hang out | to spend relaxed time with friends | We hang out at the park after school. |
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