fun and games Flashcards
beat (v)
to defeat sb in a game or competititon
board game (n)
any game played on a board often using dice and small piece that are moved around
captain (n)
the person in charge of a ship or commercial aircraft
challenge (n)
a new or difficult task that tests somebody’s ability and skill
challenge (v)
to question whether a statement or an action is right, legal to refuse to accept something
champion (n)
a person, team that has won a competition, especially in a sport
cheat (v)
to trick somebody or make them believe something that is not true
cheat (n)
a person who cheats, especially in a game
coach (n)
a person who trains a person or team in sport
competition (n)
an event in which people compete with each other to find out who is the best at something
defeat (v)
to win against somebody in a war, competition, sports game
entertaining (a)
that you enjoy watching, listening to, doing or experiencing
opponent (n)
a person that you are playing or fighting against in a game, competition, argument
= adversary
organise (v)
to make all the arrangements for something to happen or be provided
pleasure (n)
a state of feeling or being happy or satisfied
= enjoyment
referee (n)
the official who controls the game in some sports
rhythm (v)
a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds or movements
risk (n)
the possibility of something bad happening at some time in the future
risk (v)
to put something valuable or important in a dangerous situation, in which it could be lost or damaged
score (n)
to win points, goals in a game or competition
support (v)
to help or encourage somebody/something by saying or showing that you agree with them
= back
carry on
continue, keep on