My Hobbies Vocabulary Review

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on the reading passage about hobbies and their benefits to mental, physical, and social health.

back then

A phrase used to refer to a specific point in the past; another way to say "at that time".

recess

The break period during the school day when students go outside to the court or playground.

competitive

Having a strong desire to be more successful or better than others, such as wanting to be the best player in a grade.

physically demanding

An activity that requires a lot of physical effort or strength, which the author notes video games are not.

sharpened

Improved or made more acute, specifically in the context of developing mental reflexes.

mental reflexes

The ability to think and react quickly in response to stimuli, such as during a video game.

have my nose in a book

An idiomatic expression meaning to be reading or to spend a lot of time reading.

fantasy and science fiction

The specific literary genres the author enjoys, which they developed a love for because of their history with video games.

vital

Absolutely necessary or important for health and well-being, such as focus and memory for a middle-aged person.

middle-aged

A stage of life between youth and old age, categorized in the text as likely being between $40$ and $60$ years old.