Adventure Vocabulary

adjective in the process of happening or being carried out

adverb in motion; active

• There are rumors afoot regarding the company's upcoming merger.
• There's something fishy afoot, but I can't quite put my finger on it.
• There's a plan afoot to throw a surprise party for Sarah next week.
• With new technologies emerging, there is a revolution afoot in the automotive industry.

noun a remote or isolated place

preposition indicating the location or direction of something

• The research station was located in the back of beyond, far from any civilization.
• I can't believe you live in the back of beyond, it must be so peaceful!
• I never thought I would end up in the back of beyond, but here I am.
• After getting lost in the city, I felt like I was in the back of beyond.

verb to board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, typically for a journey

• The passengers were instructed to embark the ship at the designated time.
• Let's embark on this adventure together!
• Hey, are you ready to embark on this crazy journey with me?
• She decided to embark on a new career path after years of working in the same industry.

noun an adventurous or daring act or undertaking

adjective escapade does not have an applicable adjective

• The group embarked on a thrilling escapade through the mountains.
• Our escapade to the beach turned out to be a lot of fun.
• That escapade last night was wild!
• Her decision to quit her job and travel the world was seen as an escapade by her friends.

noun strength or toughness of character

• The knight's hardihood in battle was unmatched by any of his peers.
• I admire your hardihood in taking on such a challenging project.
• Her hardihood in standing up to the bully was impressive.
• The hardihood of the entrepreneur to start her own business was truly inspiring.

noun An unfortunate incident or mishap

• The hikers were warned about the potential misadventures that could occur in the unfamiliar terrain.
• We narrowly avoided a misadventure when we got lost in the woods.
• That camping trip turned into a total misadventure when it started pouring rain.
• Starting a business without a solid plan is like embarking on a misadventure without a map.

noun a sudden or hasty departure

verb to leave quickly in order to escape danger or avoid something

• The suspect attempted to run away from the scene of the crime.
• I saw a squirrel run away with my sandwich!
• She always has a tendency to run away from her problems.
• Sometimes it's easier to run away from your fears than to face them head on.

noun a body of salt water that is smaller than an ocean and is partially or completely surrounded by land

verb to travel by sea

adjective relating to the sea or to the people who work on the sea

• The sea is a vast body of salt water that covers much of the Earth's surface.
• I love spending my weekends at the beach, listening to the sound of the sea.
• Let's hit up the sea for some surfing this weekend!
• His emotions were like a tumultuous sea, constantly changing and unpredictable.

noun a close companion or partner who accompanies someone in their activities or undertakings

• The detective's loyal sidekick assisted him in solving the case.
• My best friend is like my sidekick, always by my side.
• I'm looking for a new sidekick to join me on this adventure.
• Coffee is the perfect sidekick to my morning routine.

noun the action of moving from one place to another, typically over a long distance

verb to go from one place to another, typically over a long distance

• Traveling for business purposes can be quite exhausting but also rewarding.
• I love traveling to new places and exploring different cultures.
• I'm always down for some travel adventures, let's hit the road!
• Books can be a great way to travel to different worlds without leaving your home.

adjective not mapped or surveyed; unknown; unfamiliar; not discovered or determined; not shown or located on a map; unexplored

• The explorers ventured into uncharted territory, mapping out the unknown lands.
• We're going to explore some uncharted areas this weekend, should be fun!
• Dude, we're totally going off the map into uncharted territory!
• Her mind was like an uncharted ocean, full of undiscovered depths.

adjective given to or marked by willful, often perverse deviation from what is desired, expected, or required

• The wayward student was constantly getting into trouble for not following school rules.
• My wayward cat keeps sneaking out of the house when I'm not looking.
• That wayward driver almost caused an accident by swerving in and out of lanes.
• Her wayward thoughts led her down a path of self-destruction.

noun a wild or absurd search for something unattainable

• The detective realized he was on a wild goose chase after following a false lead.
• I think looking for my keys in the living room is just a wild goose chase.
• Searching for that rare vinyl record is like going on a wild goose chase.
• Trying to convince her to change her mind is like chasing a wild goose.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

interjection a word or phrase that expresses emotion or exclamation

• I always make sure to have something, will travel, in case of emergencies during my business trips.
• I always have something, will travel, in my bag just in case I need it.
• I'm always ready to go with my 'have something, will travel' kit.
• With my adventurous spirit, I always have something, will travel, mentality when it comes to exploring new places.

noun a genre of video games, movies, or literature that combines elements of action and adventure

adjective describing something related to or characteristic of the action-adventure genre

• The new video game is an action-adventure title with stunning graphics and immersive gameplay.
• I love playing action-adventure games because they're so exciting and fast-paced.
• Dude, that action-adventure flick was totally epic!
• Life is like an action-adventure movie, full of unexpected twists and turns.