Exploration Vocabulary

noun an exciting or unusual experience

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• The expedition was filled with excitement and danger, truly embodying the spirit of adventure.
• Going on a road trip with friends is always an adventure!
• Let's go on a wild adventure and see where the night takes us.
• Starting a new business is an adventure filled with ups and downs.

noun a strong desire to know or learn something

adjective curious

• The scientist's curiosity led to groundbreaking discoveries in the field of physics.
• I can't help but satisfy my curiosity by Googling random facts.
• Her curiosity got the best of her and she ended up snooping through his phone.
• Curiosity killed the cat, so they say, but it also leads to great adventures.

verb to gradually become smaller, weaker, or less active before coming to an end

• The project began with great enthusiasm but eventually petered out due to lack of funding.
• I was really into that TV show, but it started to peter out in the last few seasons.
• The party was going strong but then it just petered out and everyone went home.
• His interest in the new hobby seemed to peter out as quickly as it began.

verb to wander or travel without a specific destination

• The explorer decided to rove through the dense jungle in search of rare plant species.
• Let's rove around the city and see what we can discover.
• I love to rove through thrift stores looking for hidden gems.
• His mind would often rove to thoughts of his childhood when he was feeling nostalgic.

noun a journey by boat

verb to begin a journey by boat

• The captain ordered the crew to set sail at sunrise.
• Let's set sail as soon as the weather clears up.
• We're gonna set sail once we grab some snacks.
• After years of preparation, he was finally ready to set sail on his new business venture.

adjective an adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'untrodden' describes something that has not been walked on or traveled over

• The path through the forest was completely untrodden, indicating that no one had passed through in a long time.
• We decided to explore the untrodden trail that led to the hidden waterfall.
• Let's check out that untrodden spot by the lake, it's supposed to be really cool.
• She embarked on a new career path, eager to explore the untrodden territory of entrepreneurship.