Exploration Terms

noun a mistake or error

preposition to come upon or discover by chance

• While exploring the forest, we happened to blunder upon a hidden waterfall.
• I can't believe we blundered upon that cool new restaurant last night.
• We totally blundered upon some free concert tickets for tonight.
• Sometimes in life, we blunder upon unexpected opportunities that lead to great things.

noun a journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, scientific research, or war

• The scientific expedition set out to explore the uncharted territory.
• We're going on an expedition to find the best hiking trails in the area.
• Let's go on a wild expedition and see where the night takes us!
• Embarking on a new business venture can feel like a risky expedition into the unknown.

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 a place or point from which one starts or begins something

preposition used to indicate the origin or starting point of an action or movement

• The hotel served as a convenient jumping off place for tourists exploring the city.
• The park is our usual jumping off place for weekend adventures.
• The beach is our go-to jumping off place for some fun in the sun.
• The decision to go back to school was her jumping off place for a new chapter in life.

noun a person who explores abandoned urban structures, such as buildings or tunnels, often for photography or documentation purposes

• The urbexer documented the historical buildings through photography.
• The urbexer loves exploring abandoned places for cool photos.
• That urbexer is always on the lookout for new urban exploration spots.
• As an urbexer of life, he delves into the hidden corners of human experience.

noun the practice of seeking out risky or exciting experiences

• The company's adventurism in expanding into new markets paid off with increased profits.
• His adventurism in trying new foods led to some interesting culinary experiences.
• She's known for her adventurism when it comes to trying extreme sports.
• His political adventurism often lands him in hot water with his colleagues.