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WordBand 6–7Core (NGSL)
adventure
/ædˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/
noun1 of 2
an exciting and often dangerous experience
- “A faded map of the neighborhood shows his childhood adventures.”Tatoeba
- “I can recall the stories about your travels and adventures.”Tatoeba
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verb2 of 2
To risk or hazard; jeopard; venture.
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tourismnounThe business of providing services for people on holiday.
suitcasenounA large case with a handle, used to carry clothes on a trip.
lighthousenounA tall tower by the sea with a bright light that guides ships.
itinerarynounA plan of a journey, with places and times.
caravannounA small home on wheels that a car can pull on holiday trips.
Source: New General Service List (Browne, Culligan & Phillips) (CC BY-SA 4.0); Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0); Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR)