Adventure Story Vocabulary

noun A young man who works as a servant on a ship, typically responsible for menial tasks and assisting the crew.

• The cabin boy was responsible for assisting the captain with various tasks on the ship.
• The cabin boy always had a smile on his face, ready to lend a hand wherever needed.
• Hey, did you hear about the new cabin boy? He's supposed to be a real hard worker.
• In the corporate world, the intern is often seen as the cabin boy, running errands for the higher-ups.

noun a means of breaking free from confinement or control

verb to break free from confinement or control

• The prisoner attempted to escape from the maximum security prison.
• We need to find a way to escape this boring party.
• Let's dip out of here and escape to the beach for the weekend.
• Reading a good book is a great way to escape from the stresses of everyday life.

adjective a descriptive word that modifies a noun to indicate a characteristic or quality, in this case, 'flinthearted' describes someone who is easily scared or lacks courage

• He was known for his flinthearted approach to negotiations, never showing any sign of weakness.
• Don't be so flinthearted, just give it a try and see what happens.
• She's too flinthearted to handle any criticism, always taking things personally.
• His flinthearted demeanor made it difficult for others to get close to him emotionally.

noun a journey or expedition undertaken in medieval times by a knight in order to perform a prescribed feat

• The knight embarked on a noble quest to rescue the princess from the dragon.
• We're going on a quest to find the best pizza in town.
• Let's go on a quest to score some free samples at the mall.
• His quest for knowledge led him to explore the depths of the ocean.

noun a person who is idealistic in an impractical way

adjective exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical

• The politician's quixotic proposal to eliminate all taxes was met with skepticism by economists.
• I know it's quixotic, but I still believe I can win the lottery one day.
• His plan to become a famous actor overnight is just plain quixotic.
• Her quixotic quest for the perfect relationship led her on a wild journey of self-discovery.

noun A quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects

verb To keep carefully or store up

• The archaeologists uncovered a valuable treasure during their excavation.
• I found a hidden treasure in my grandma's attic.
• Dude, that vintage record collection is a real treasure!
• Her wisdom and kindness are a treasure to all who know her.

adjective describing something that is full of action or excitement

• The action-packed film kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
• That movie was so action-packed, I couldn't look away for a second!
• Dude, that flick was hella action-packed!
• Her day was like an action-packed rollercoaster of events.