14 Although video games are a true source of entertainment and pleasure, they encourage the imagination and the development of many skills, excessive practice is a real danger. terms
Video game addiction
Backlash
Noun
a strong, negative reaction to something, esp. to change
Example: The mayor foresaw no political backlash against his proposal
Bounce
Verb
to rebound after having struck an object or a surface
Buttress
Noun
a structure made of stone or brick that sticks out from and supports a wall of a building
Or
to make support for an idea or argument stronger by providing a good reason for it
Careen
Verb
to move forward quickly and suddenly, going from side to side in an uncontrolled way
Cross hairs
Noun
they help you to aim your gun accurately
Debunk
Verb
to prove that something such as an idea or belief is false and silly
Despicable
Adjective
very unpleasant or bad, causing strong feelings of dislike
Example: despicable behaviour
Embed
Verb
to fix something firmly into a substance
Limo
Noun
a large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
Loathsome
Adjective
extremely unpleasant
Example: He's a loathsome man
Motorcade
Noun
a group of cars traveling with someone very important
Peer
Verb
to look very carefully, especially because something is difficult to see
Rifle
Noun
a type of gun with a long barrel (= part shaped like a tube), fired from the shoulder and designed to be accurate at long distances
Example: He took the rifle
Wound
Noun
a damaged area of the body, such as a cut or hole in the skin or flesh made by a weapon