Action And Adventure Vocabulary

noun a phrase used to describe something intense or exciting

• The epic battle was filled with blood and thunder as the two armies clashed on the battlefield.
• The action movie was full of blood and thunder, with non-stop fighting and explosions.
• The concert was so intense, it was pure blood and thunder the whole night.
• Her passionate speech was filled with blood and thunder, leaving the audience in awe.

adjective describing something done at a very fast pace or speed

• The breakneck speed at which the project was completed impressed everyone in the company.
• We drove to the beach at breakneck speed to catch the sunset.
• The roller coaster ride was so intense, it felt like we were going breakneck the whole time.
• Her breakneck determination to succeed propelled her to the top of her field in record time.

noun a column of air moving rapidly around and around in a cylindrical or funnel shape

adjective characterized by or involving rapid changes or activity

• The company experienced a whirlwind of changes after the merger.
• I can't keep up with all the whirlwind of gossip going around.
• She's been in a whirlwind relationship with that guy for months now.
• His thoughts were a whirlwind of emotions after receiving the news.