Travel And Adventure Vocabulary

verb to sail or travel all the way around something, typically the world

• The explorer planned to circumnavigate the globe in his ship.
• We decided to circumnavigate the city to avoid traffic.
• Let's try to circumnavigate the rules to get what we want.
• She had to circumnavigate the challenges in her career to reach success.

adjective describing something full of interesting or notable events

• The conference was quite eventful with a variety of speakers and panel discussions.
• Our road trip turned out to be quite eventful with unexpected detours and pit stops.
• Last night was so eventful - we ended up at this crazy party and met a bunch of new people.
• His journey through life has been eventful, filled with highs and lows, twists and turns.

noun a short period of enjoyment or wild behavior

verb to throw or hurl forcefully

• She decided to end the fling and focus on her career.
• They had a brief fling during the summer vacation.
• I heard they had a fling at the party last night.
• The artist's brushstrokes had a playful fling of colors on the canvas.

noun a fashionable social set made up of wealthy people who travel frequently for pleasure

adjective relating to or characteristic of the jet set

• The jet set often travel to exotic locations for leisure.
• The jet set are always hopping from one party to the next.
• Those jet setters sure know how to live it up!
• In the world of finance, he is considered part of the jet set due to his extravagant lifestyle.

noun a long-distance running race, strictly one of 26 miles 385 yards (42.195 km)

adjective relating to or characteristic of a marathon

• The annual city marathon attracts thousands of participants from all over the world.
• I can't believe I signed up for a marathon next month, I hope I can finish it!
• Running a marathon is no joke, it's a real test of endurance.
• Getting through a difficult project at work can feel like running a mental marathon.

noun the action of operating a boat or ship

verb present participle of the verb 'sail', which means to travel on water in a boat or ship

• Sailing is a popular recreational activity that involves navigating a vessel on water.
• I love going sailing with my friends on the weekends.
• Let's catch some wind and go for a sail!
• Sailing through life's challenges requires a steady hand and a resilient spirit.

adjective describing a state of not having the necessary tools or resources for a particular task or situation

• The expedition team was unequipped for the harsh weather conditions they encountered.
• I was totally unequipped to handle my new job responsibilities.
• She was completely unequipped for the surprise pop quiz.
• His emotional baggage left him unequipped to handle a new relationship.

adjective describing something that is done at a relaxed or leisurely pace, without haste

• The professor led the lecture in an unhurried manner, allowing students to fully grasp the complex concepts.
• Let's take an unhurried stroll through the park and enjoy the scenery.
• I'm just gonna chill and take this task in an unhurried way.
• His unhurried approach to life allowed him to savor every moment without feeling rushed.

noun an intense enthusiasm or obsession for foreign cultures

• Xenomania is a term used to describe an intense enthusiasm for foreign cultures.
• She has a serious case of xenomania, always talking about traveling to exotic places.
• I caught the xenomania bug after my trip to Japan and now I can't stop watching anime.
• His xenomania for Italian cuisine led him to open his own pasta restaurant.

noun a person who engages in the sport of surfing, riding on waves while standing on a surfboard

• The surfer gracefully rode the wave all the way to the shore.
• Check out that surfer catching some sick waves!
• That surfer is totally shredding it out there!
• Being a surfer in the business world means riding the ups and downs with ease.