Childhood Games

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun The act of concealing oneself or something from view

verb Present participle of the verb 'hide', which means to conceal or keep out of sight

  • The fugitive was found hiding in the abandoned warehouse.
  • I saw you hiding behind the bushes!
  • She's always hiding out in her room when she's upset.
  • His true feelings were hiding beneath a facade of indifference.

noun a process, event, or organization that is characterized by a series of rapid or significant advances or increases

verb to move forward in or as if in leapfrog

  • The company decided to leapfrog their competitors by investing in cutting-edge technology.
  • Let's try to leapfrog ahead in the game by taking a shortcut.
  • I'm going to leapfrog over that obstacle like a pro.
  • His career quickly leapfrogged from entry-level to management position within a year.

noun a fight or playful altercation using pillows as weapons

  • The children engaged in a playful pillow fight before bedtime.
  • We had a massive pillow fight at the sleepover last night.
  • Let's have a pillow fight and see who's the last one standing!
  • Their argument turned into a verbal pillow fight, with each side throwing insults back and forth.