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What is a youth hostel?

A place where people, especially young people, can stay for short periods when they are traveling.

What is an excursion?

A short journey usually made for pleasure, often by a group of people.

What are customs officials responsible for?

Checking travelers' bags to find out if any goods are being carried illegally.

What is a layover?

<p>A short stay in a place that you make while you are on a longer journey to somewhere else.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are customs (in the general sense)?

<p>Money paid to the government when you take particular goods from one country to another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a staycation?

<p>A holiday that you take at home or near your home rather than traveling to another place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are duty-free goods?

<p>Goods bought in special shops in airports, on ships, etc., on which you do not pay government tax.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are amenities?

<p>Something, such as a swimming pool or a shopping center, that is intended to make life more pleasant or comfortable for the people in a town, hotel, or other place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A hilly area has a lot of hills

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A tranquil place is full of noise and activity.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A jagged surface is smooth and even.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An abundant supply is more than enough.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Picturesque places are unattractive in appearance.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cobbled roads are made of smooth concrete.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An undulating surface is flat and even.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Derelict buildings are well-maintained and in good condition.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bustling places are full of activity.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A dreary place is exciting and invigorating.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A desolate place is full of life and beauty.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Outlying areas are located near city centers.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rustic furniture is elegant and refined.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pastoral settings are urban landscapes.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Palatial homes are small and modest.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A boundless supply is restricted and limited.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Colossal objects are incredibly small.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Immense quantities are tiny and insignificant.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An elephantine object is small and delicate.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ginormous creature is extremely small.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vast expanses are tiny and confined.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An immeasurable distance is easily measured.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Exuberant people are typically quiet and reserved.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Immaculate surfaces are spotless and clean.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Prosperous individuals are poor and struggling financially.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Monumental structures are tiny and insignificant.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A frenetic pace is calm and relaxed.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Serene settings are peaceful and tranquil.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Eerie places are ordinary and unremarkable.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Alienated individuals are well-connected and integrated.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Unspoiled landscapes are beautiful and untouched by humans.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Low-lying areas are elevated and high above sea level.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A bleak outlook is hopeful and optimistic.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Contaminated water is pure and drinkable.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A detached observer is emotionally involved and engaged.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Shabby clothing is new and in excellent condition.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a trek?

<p>A long walk in the mountains or countryside.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a no-frills product or service?

<p>A basic product or service that has no extra or unnecessary details, often offered at a lower price.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does thriving mean?

<p>Growing, developing, or being successful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a company goes bust?

<p>It is forced to close because it is financially unsuccessful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does convey mean?

<p>To make ideas, feelings, etc., known to somebody.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an odour/odor?

<p>A smell, especially one that is unpleasant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is camphor?

<p>A white substance with a strong smell, used in medicine, for making plastics and to keep insects away from clothes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does endure mean?

<p>To experience and deal with something that is painful or unpleasant without giving up.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A wilted flower is fresh and vibrant.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasis?

<p>Special importance that is given to something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a contribution?

<p>A gift or payment that is made to a person or an organization in order to help pay for something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does forsake mean?

<p>To leave somebody/something, especially when you have a responsibility to stay.</p> Signup and view all the answers

An omniscient being knows everything.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is riot?

<p>A situation in which a group of people behave in a violent way in a public place, often as a protest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a rampage?

<p>A sudden period of wild and violent behaviour, often causing damage and destruction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an incentive?

<p>Something that encourages you to do something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A sinister atmosphere is cheerful and positive.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does distinguish mean?

<p>To recognize the differences between two people or things.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "to get over" mean?

<p>To deal with or gain control of something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A queasy feeling makes you feel sick and wanting to vomit.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often does something happen "once in a blue moon"?

<p>Very rarely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "pulling a sickie" mean?

<p>Pretending to be sick.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "to put up with" mean?

<p>To tolerate, to bear, to stand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is heart palpitation?

<p>An irregular heartbeat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a sense of euphoria?

<p>An adrenaline rush.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A scornful expression is kind and approving.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person who is exhilarated is very happy and excited.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An ecstatic person is very unhappy and disappointed.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An apprehensive person is calm and confident.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An indecisive person is able to make decisions quickly.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An envious person is content and happy for others.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An astonished person is mildly surprised.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A tender person is harsh and uncaring.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A resentful person feels bitter and angry.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A reluctant person is eager and enthusiastic.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A lethargic person is full of energy and enthusiasm.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is substance?

<p>A type of solid, liquid, or gas that has particular qualities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is dependence?

<p>The state of needing the help and support of somebody in order to survive or be successful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary List

  • YOUTH HOSTEL: A place for short-term stays, especially for young travelers. Synonyms include hotel, lodging, guesthouse.

  • EXCURSION: A short journey, often for pleasure, typically with a group. Synonyms include journey, trip, junket.

  • CUSTOMS (OFFICIAL): The location at ports, airports, or borders where travelers' belongings are inspected for illegal goods. Synonyms include import, tariff, toll.

  • LAYOVER: A short stay at a place during a longer journey. Synonym: stopover. Antonym: continuation.

  • CUSTOMS (GENERAL): Taxes paid to the government on goods transported between countries.

  • STAYCATION: A holiday taken at home or nearby, rather than traveling. Antonym: peregrination, trip.

  • DUTY-FREE: Goods bought in special shops (airports, ships, etc.) without government taxes. Synonym: toll-free. Antonym: tax-burdened.

  • AMENITIES: Features (e.g., swimming pool, shopping center) designed to enhance comfort in a place like a town or hotel. Synonym: lavatory.

  • HILLY: Having many hills. Synonyms include mountainous, craggy. Antonym: smooth; flat.

  • TRANQUIL: Calm, peaceful, and free of noise, violence, or worry. Synonyms include calm, serene. Antonym: agitated, noisy.

  • JAGGED: Rough with sharp points. Synonyms include rough, uneven. Antonym: soft, round.

  • ABUNDANT: More than enough. Synonym: plentiful. Antonym: not enough.

  • PICTURESQUE: Attractive in an old-fashioned way. Synonyms include vivid, scenic. Antonym: hideous, ugly.

  • COBBLED: Made of round stones. Synonyms include paved, retreaded.

  • UNDULATING: Having a continuous up-and-down shape or movement, like waves. Synonyms include wavy, rippling. Antonym: even, flat.

  • DERELICT: Places or buildings not cared for and in a bad condition. Synonyms include abandoned, neglected. Antonym: new, owned.

  • BUSTLING: Full of busy activity. Synonyms include busy, lively, active. Antonym: quiet.

  • DREARY: Boring and unhappy. Synonym: boring. Antonym: exciting.

  • DESOLATE: Empty, unattractive, and unpleasant, with no people or pleasant things. Synonym: forlorn.

  • OUTLYING AREAS: Locations far from a city, town, or other central area. Synonyms include countryside, provinces. Antonym: urban, capital.

  • RUSTIC: Simple and often rough in appearance, typical of the countryside. Synonyms include rural, pastoral, countrified. Antonym: urban.

  • PASTORAL: About nature, far from a town. Synonyms include rustic, bucolic, rural, countryside. Antonym: urban, metropolitan, agitated.

  • PALATIAL: Relating to or resembling a palace. Synonym: sumptuous, luxurious, opulent. Antonym: small, frugal.

  • BOUNDLESS: Having no limits; vast. Synonyms include infinite, vast, unlimited. Antonym: restricted, bounded, definite.

  • COLOSSAL: Extraordinarily great in size, extent, or degree. Synonyms include gigantic, huge. Antonym: small, tiny, little.

  • IMMENSE: Very great, vast; huge. Synonym: extensive. Antonym: tiny.

  • ELEPHANTINE: Relating to or resembling an elephant, huge. Synonym: huge. Antonym: little.

  • GIORMOUS: Extremely large; huge. Synonym: massive. Antonym: diminutive.

  • VAST: Very great in area or extent; immense. Synonyms include stupendous, colossal, gigantic. Antonym: small.

  • IMMEASURABLE: Incapable of being measured. Synonym: limitless. Antonym: limited.

  • EXUBERANT: Abounding in vitality; extremely joyful and vigorous. Synonyms include cheerful, lively. Antonym: low-spirited.

  • IMMAMULATE: Free from spots or stains; spotless. Synonyms include spotless, clean, perfect. Antonym: dirty, imperfect.

  • PROSPEROUS: Having financial success or good fortune; flourishing. Synonyms include flourishing, wealthy. Antonym: poor.

  • MONUMENTAL: Resembling a monument; massive or imposing. Synonyms include enormous, huge, immense. Antonyms include tiny, little, small.

  • FRENETIC: Desperate or wild with excitement, passion, fear, pain, etc. Synonym: agitated. Antonym: calm.

  • SERENE: Calm, peaceful, or tranquil. Synonym: undisturbed. Antonym: disturbed.

  • EERIE: Uncanny, so as to inspire superstitious fear. Synonym: weird. Antonym: ordinary.

  • ALIENATED: Withdrawn or isolated from the objective world. Synonym: isolated. Antonym: united.

  • UNSPOILT: Beautiful because it has not been damaged by people. Synonym: not touched. Antonym: spoilt.

  • LOW-LYING: Lying near sea level or the ground surface. Synonyms include low altitude, low ground. Antonym: high ground.

  • BLEAK: Cold, piercing, without hope. Synonyms include depressing, dark, gloomy. Antonyms include cheerful, bright, cheery.

  • CONTAMINATED: Poisonous or impure. Synonym: polluted. Antonym: pure.

  • DETACHED: Not attached; separated. Synonym: indifferent. Antonym: attached.

  • SHABBY: Looking old and in bad condition. Synonyms include ragged, mean, tatted. Antonym: honorable, fresh.

  • SENTENCE: (Example) The island has a thriving community and a rich and tragic history.

  • A TREK: A long walk in the mountains or countryside.

  • A CRUISE: A journey on a large ship for pleasure.

  • A TOUR: A visit to a place or area, often involving looking around and learning about it.

  • AN EXPEDITION: An organized journey for a specific purpose.

  • NO-FRILLS: Basic, with no extra details.

  • THRIVING: Growing, developing, or being successful.

  • GO BUST: A company closes due to financial failure.

  • CONVEY: To make ideas, feelings, etc., known to someone. Synonym: communicate.

  • NOTION: An idea, belief, or understanding of something.

  • THRILL: A strong feeling of excitement or pleasure.

  • DEW: Tiny drops of water that form on surfaces at night.

  • FROCK: A dress.

  • ODOUR/ODOR: A smell, especially an unpleasant one.

  • CAMPHOR: A white substance with a strong smell, used in medicine, plastics, and pest control.

  • ABODE: The place where someone lives.

  • FLEEING: Leaving a place quickly, especially due to fear.

  • ENDURE: To experience and deal with something unpleasant without giving up. Synonyms: tolerate, bear.

  • WILTED: (Of a plant or flower) To bend because of heat or lack of water.

  • LOOM: To appear as a large unclear shape, especially frighteningly.

  • EMPHASIS: Special importance given to something. Synonym: stress.

  • CONTRIBUTION: A gift or payment to help pay for something. Synonym: donation.

  • INTERN: To put someone in prison, often during war or for political reasons.

  • FORSAKE: To leave someone/something, especially when responsible for staying. Synonym: abandon.

  • OMNISCIENT: Knowing everything.

  • INFER: To reach an opinion based on available information. Synonym: deduce.

  • LOOT: To steal from places after a riot, fire, etc.

  • RIOT: A violent public gathering, often as a protest.

  • RAMPAGE: A sudden period of violent behavior.

  • INCENTIVE: Something encouraging action. Antonym: disincentive.

  • CONFRONT: To provide a need for dealing with something.

  • SINISTER: Seeming evil or dangerous. Synonym: creepy.

  • DISTINGUISH: To recognize differences between people or things. Synonym: differentiate.

  • TO GET OVER: To deal with or control something. Synonym: to overcome, to go past.

  • TO COPE: To deal successfully with difficulty. Synonym: manage.

  • QUEASY: Feeling sick, wanting to vomit. Synonym: nauseous.

  • ONCE IN A BLUE MOON: Very rarely.

  • PULLING A SICKIE: Pretending to be sick.

  • TO PUT UP WITH: To tolerate, bear; to stand.

  • DREAD: To be very afraid of something.

  • HEART PALPITATION: Irregular heartbeat.

  • CHOKE: To be unable to breathe.

  • SENSE OF EUPHORIA: Adrenaline rush.

  • SCORNFUL: Showing strong dislike and disapproval. Synonym: contemptuous.

  • EXHILARATED: Very happy and excited.

  • ECSTATIC: Very happy, excited, and enthusiastic. Synonym: delighted.

  • APPREHENSIVE: Worried or frightened about something unpleasant.

  • INDECISIVE: Unable to make decisions quickly and effectively.

  • ENVIOUS: Wanting what someone else has; desiring the same situation.

  • ASTONISHED: Very surprised. Synonym: amazed.

  • TENDER: Kind, gentle, loving.

  • RESENTFUL: Feeling bitter or angry about something unfair.

  • RELUCTANT: Hesitant to do something.

  • LETHARGIC: Without energy or enthusiasm. Synonym: listless.

  • SUBSTANCE: A type of solid, liquid, or gas with particular qualities.

  • DEPENDENCE: The state of needing help and support to survive or succeed.

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