Gaming Vocabulary

verb to defeat or outdo someone in a competition or conflict

• The young chess prodigy bested the reigning champion in a stunning upset.
• I can't believe she bested me in the video game tournament.
• He totally bested his opponent in the rap battle last night.
• Despite facing many challenges, she bested all odds and achieved her dreams.

noun a steep rock face or escarpment, especially at the edge of the sea

adjective causing suspense or anxiety because of uncertainty

• The movie ended with a cliff hanging scene, leaving the audience in suspense.
• The TV show always leaves us cliff hanging at the end of each episode.
• I hate when books leave me cliff hanging, it's so frustrating!
• Her decision to quit her job was cliff hanging, as she weighed the pros and cons.

noun the singular of dice.

verb to cease to live; undergo the complete and permanent cessation of all vital functions; become dead

• The doctor did everything he could to save the patient, but unfortunately, he couldn't prevent him from dying.
• I heard that poor cat got hit by a car and died.
• If you eat that spicy food, you're gonna die!
• Her dreams of becoming a famous singer died when she realized she didn't have the talent.

noun a state or condition of being hard to accomplish, deal with, or understand

• The students encountered a great difficulty in solving the complex math problem.
• I'm having difficulty understanding this new concept in class.
• I had mad difficulty trying to fix my car on my own.
• Overcoming that obstacle felt like climbing a mountain of difficulty.

verb to imitate or try to equal or excel; copy

• Many companies try to emulate the success of industry leaders by studying their strategies.
• I always try to emulate my older brother because he's so successful.
• She's always trying to emulate the cool kids at school.
• The artist sought to emulate the beauty of nature in her paintings.

adjective unable to be defeated or overcome; unbeatable

• The fortress was deemed invincible due to its impenetrable walls and advanced defense systems.
• He felt invincible after winning the championship match.
• She's like an invincible ninja when it comes to video games.
• His love for her made him feel invincible, like he could conquer anything.

noun a person who gives unwanted advice or comments, especially as a spectator at a card game

• The kibitzer offered unsolicited advice during the chess match.
• The kibitzer couldn't help but chime in with their two cents.
• That kibitzer is always butting in where they don't belong.
• She felt like a kibitzer in the midst of a heated argument between her friends.

noun a close range at which a firearm can be aimed directly at a target without consideration for the bullet's drop or travel time

adjective direct and straightforward, without any attempt to disguise or soften the truth

adverb directly and straightaway, without any hesitation or deviation

• The detective questioned the suspect point blank about his whereabouts on the night of the crime.
• I told him point blank that I wasn't interested in going out on a date with him.
• She told him point blank to back off and stop bothering her.
• The CEO's decision to cut costs was like a point blank shot to the company's morale.

noun the act of bringing back to life or reviving from death

verb to bring back to life or revive from death

• The archaeologists were able to resurrect the ancient city from its ruins.
• I heard they're trying to resurrect that old TV show from the 90s.
• I can't believe you're trying to resurrect that hairstyle from high school!
• The artist hoped to resurrect his career with a new album after years of obscurity.

noun a musical piece or passage for one performer

adjective performed by or featuring only one person

• The pianist performed a beautiful solo during the concert.
• I love going on solo hikes in the mountains.
• I'm thinking of going solo to the party tonight.
• Sometimes it's better to tackle challenges solo to prove your independence.

noun a long or fast speech or story, typically one intended as a means of persuasion or as an excuse

verb to talk at length in an aggressive, excited, or tedious way

• The speaker delivered a lengthy spiel about the company's new strategy.
• He always goes on a spiel about his favorite sports team.
• I'm tired of hearing his same old spiel every time we hang out.
• She could tell he was just giving her a spiel to try and get out of trouble.

noun a narrative or plot structure that is presented within a work of art, such as a film or novel

• The diegesis of the novel is carefully constructed to immerse the reader in the fictional world.
• I love how the diegesis of this movie makes you feel like you're right there with the characters.
• The diegesis in that video game is so cool, it feels like you're really in the game world.
• His storytelling had a diegesis that transported the audience to a different time and place.

noun a person who is extremely interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject or activity

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• The computer programmer was considered a geek due to his extensive knowledge of coding languages.
• My brother is a total geek when it comes to video games.
• I'm such a tech geek, I can't live without my gadgets.
• She's a fashion geek, always keeping up with the latest trends.

noun a person who steals something

adjective describing word that modifies a noun, in this case, it could be used to describe a person who steals

• The police caught the thief who was known as a notorious stealer of valuable artwork.
• I heard that guy is a real stealer, always taking things that don't belong to him.
• Watch out for that dude, he's a total stealer and will swipe anything he can get his hands on.
• She was a stealer of hearts, effortlessly captivating everyone she met.

noun a term used to describe a screen resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels, typically found in high-definition televisions and computer monitors

• The new television model boasts a stunning 4k resolution for crystal-clear images.
• I just bought a 4k TV and the picture quality is amazing!
• My friend's gaming setup is so cool, he's got a sick 4k monitor.
• Her attention to detail is like watching a movie in 4k, every little thing is crystal clear.

noun High Definition

• The new television model boasts a high-definition display for crystal-clear viewing.
• I love watching movies in HD on my big screen TV.
• I can't go back to watching regular TV after experiencing HD.
• Seeing the world through an HD lens makes everything seem more vibrant and detailed.