Travel And Exploration

5 words in this vocabulary list

noun a female child or young woman

  • The au pair girl was responsible for looking after the children while the parents were at work.
  • The au pair girl is really good with the kids, they love spending time with her.
  • The au pair girl is cool, she knows all the best hangout spots in town.
  • She was like an au pair girl, always taking care of everyone around her.

noun a watercraft that is propelled by paddling

verb the act of traveling in a canoe by paddling

  • Canoeing is a popular water sport that involves paddling a canoe through various bodies of water.
  • I love canoeing on the weekends with my friends, it's so relaxing.
  • Let's ditch the city for a day and go canoeing in the wild!
  • Navigating through the challenges of life is like canoeing in rough waters, requiring strength and perseverance.

noun a French phrase meaning 'joy of living', referring to a cheerful enjoyment of life

  • The artist's paintings exude a sense of joie de vivre that is truly captivating.
  • Every time I see Sarah, her joie de vivre just lights up the room.
  • I love hanging out with Tom, he's got such a great joie de vivre.
  • Despite the challenges she faced, her joie de vivre shone through like a beacon of hope.

verb to stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave

  • The scent of the flowers seemed to linger in the air long after they had been picked.
  • I told him to hurry up, but he just likes to linger around and take his time.
  • Let's linger at the park for a bit before heading home.
  • The memories of her childhood would always linger in the back of her mind.

noun a type of swimming that takes place in natural bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, or oceans

adjective describing the type of swimming being done in a natural and untamed environment

  • Wild swimming in natural bodies of water can provide a refreshing and invigorating experience.
  • Hey, have you ever tried wild swimming in that lake up in the mountains?
  • Let's ditch the pool and go for some wild swimming in the river!
  • Exploring new ideas is like wild swimming in the vast ocean of creativity.