Define That Please
the activity of playing computer games against other people on the internet, often for money, and often watched by other people using the internet, sometimes at special organized events
What is "e-sports"
Game playing can impact the brain and lead to increases in ______(noun) and kindness. Indeed, people reported less anxiety.
What is "mindfulness"
to compare; to relate
What is "liken" (verb)
When activities are enjoyable you can say they are "_________ and __________"
What is "fun and games"
a person who is very skilled in a specific subject OR someone who is perceived as overly intellectual and socially awkward.
involving little exercise or physical activity
What is "sedentary"
Research shows that young people ______(verb) almost 40 minutes a day to games.
What is "dedicate"
indestructible, unbeatable, undefeatable
What is "invincible" (adj)
If someone reveals a secret, they "________ ____ _____ ______"
What is "give the game away"
Some athletes are now _______(adj) with video games, simply because they love to compete.
What is "enamored" (adj)
something that people are interested in for only a short period of time
What is "fad"
Some video game companies face ________(noun) after releasing a new game based on gun violence.
What is "backlash"
inactive, idle, still
What is "sedentary" (adj)
If you have a clear strategy or steps to accomplish something, you can say that you have a _____ ______.
What is "game plan"
SYNONYMS:
showy, expensive, extravagant, pretentious
What is "flashy"
to refuse to let somebody be a member of a social group; to refuse to meet or talk to somebody
What is "ostracize"
Pokemon Go has helped _________ (verb) augmented reality as the next big thing in the video game industry.
What is "solidify"
intruder, meddler, evesdropper, gossiper
What is "busybody" (noun)
Virtual Reality can be considered a ________ ______ for gamers because it can significantly improve their experience while playing.
What is "game changer"
VR headsets are still considered a ________(noun) in the market because only a small and specific part of the public can buy them.
What is "niche"
to bring chaos / to cause damage
What is "wreak havoc"
Because professional sports events are on _____(noun), many pro athletes, such as NBA players, have started playing video games as a hobby.
What is "hiatus"
recklessly, carelessly, rashly
What is "headlong" (adv)
For athletes, playing E-Sports can feel like a _____ ____ ____ ____ because it is completely different from playing sports in a regular arena/stadium.
What is "whole new ball game"
IDIOM:
If you feel like you are performing very well in class, you could say you are ____ ____ ____ ___ ____ ____.
What is "at the top of your game"