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a physical or mental activity or contest that has rules and that people do for pleasure.
game
is a contest or game
in which people do certain physical activities according to a specific
set of rules and compete against each other.
sport
pleasure, enjoyment, or entertainment
fun
an unusual, exciting, and possibly dangerous activity, such as a trip or experience, or the excitement produced by such an activity
adventure
the possibility that something bad or unpleasant (such as injury or a loss) will happen
risk
something that may cause injury or harm
danger
a feeling of extreme excitement, usually caused by something pleasant
thrill
the state of being excited (emotionally aroused)
exciting
very big, large scale
great
very great; beyond what is usual or what might be expected /highest degree or point
extreme
something that is dangerous and likely to cause damage
hazards
the number of deaths from a particular cause or during a particular period of time among a particular group of people:
mortality rates
a hormone (= chemical substance) produced by the body when a person is frightened, angry, or excited, which makes the heart beat faster and prepares the body to react to danger
adrenaline
causing death
fatal
contenders
someone who competes with other people to try to win something
