holiday
[noun]
a day fixed by law when we do not have to go to school or work, usually because of a religious or national celebration
Ex:
English File - Pre-intermediate - Lesson 2A
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abroad
[adverb]
in or traveling to a different country
Ex:
Many
students
study
abroad
to
experience
different
cultures
.
to go away
[verb]
to move from a person or place
Ex:
She
told
the
persistent
salesperson
to
go away
because
she
was
n't
interested
.
weekend
[noun]
the days of the week, usually Saturday and Sunday, when people do not have to go to work or school
Ex:
Weekends
allow
me
to
take
a
break
from
work
and
recharge
for
the
next
week
.
camping
[noun]
the activity of living outdoors in a tent, camper, etc. on a vacation
Ex:
I
love
the
peace
and
quiet
that
comes with
camping
.
walk
[noun]
a short journey we take on foot
Ex:
I
decided
to
go on
a
walk
to
enjoy
the
sunny
weather
.
night
[noun]
the time when the sun goes down, it gets dark outside, and we sleep
Ex:
My
sister
used to
take
a
relaxing
bath
or
shower
before
going to
bed
at
night
.
sightseeing
[noun]
the activity of visiting interesting places in a particular location as a tourist
Ex:
The
city
offers
a
wide
range
of
sightseeing
opportunities
,
from
historic
monuments
to
modern art
galleries
.
skiing
[noun]
the activity or sport of moving over snow on skis
Ex:
The
family
planned
a
weekend
getaway
to
the
mountains
for
some
skiing
and
snowboarding
.
cycling
[noun]
the sport or activity of riding a bicycle
Ex:
The
annual
cycling
event
attracted
participants
from all over
the
country
.
swimming
[noun]
the act of moving our bodies through water with the use of our arms and legs, particularly as a sport
Ex:
Swimming
helps
to
improve
our
cardiovascular
fitness
.
sailing
[noun]
the practice of riding a boat as a hobby
Ex:
He
learned
the
basics
of
sailing
during
his
summer
vacation
and
quickly
fell
in love
with
the
sport
.
surfing
[noun]
the sport or activity of riding a surfboard to move on waves
Ex:
She
took up
surfing
as
a
teenager
and
has
been
passionate
about
the
sport
ever since
.
fishing
[noun]
the activity of catching a fish with special equipment such as a fishing line and a hook or net
Ex:
He
uses
a
special
bait
for
fishing
.
to book
[verb]
to reserve a specific thing such as a seat, ticket, hotel room, etc.
Ex:
The
concert
tickets
were
selling out
quickly
,
so
I
hurried
to
book
mine
online
.
to buy
[verb]
to get something in exchange for paying money
Ex:
Let
's
buy
some
flowers
for
her
birthday
.
souvenir
[noun]
something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation
Ex:
They
purchased
miniature
Eiffel Tower
replicas
as
souvenirs
for
their
coworkers
after
their
trip
to
France
.
hotel
[noun]
a building where we give money to stay and eat food in when we are traveling
Ex:
I
stayed
at
a
luxurious
hotel
during
my
vacation
.
campsite
[noun]
a specific location that is intended for people to set up a tent
Ex:
The
campsite
had
a
picnic table
and
a
fire pit
.
to sunbathe
[verb]
to lie or sit in the sun in order to darken one's skin
Ex:
The
tourists
are
currently
sunbathing
on
the
deck
of
the
cruise ship
.
beach
[noun]
an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake
Ex:
The
beach
is
a
great
place
to
relax
and
unwind
during
vacation
.
good time
[noun]
an enjoyable or exciting experience or period of time
Ex:
She
always
knows
how
to
plan
a
good time
,
making
every
gathering
fun
and
memorable
.
money
[noun]
something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills
Ex:
Saving
money
for
the
future
is
really
important
.
time
[noun]
the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock
Ex:
It
's
important
to
manage
your
time
wisely
.
to rent
[verb]
to let someone use one's property, car, etc. for a particular time in exchange for payment
Ex:
They
agreed
to
rent
their
equipment
to
the
construction
company
for
the
duration
of
the
project
.
apartment
[noun]
a place that has a few rooms for people to live in, normally part of a building that has other such places on each floor
Ex:
She
invited
her
friends
over
to
her
apartment
for
a
movie
night
.
to hire
[verb]
to pay for using something such as a car, house, equipment, etc. temporarily
Ex:
She
plans
to
hire
a
boat
for
the
day
to
enjoy
a
relaxing
afternoon
on
the
lake
.
bicycle
[noun]
a vehicle with two wheels that we ride by pushing its pedals with our feet
Ex:
I
love
the
feeling
of
the
wind
in
my
hair
when
I
ride
my
bicycle
.
ski
[noun]
either of a pair of long thin objects worn on our feet to make us move faster over the snow
Ex:
He
carefully
adjusted
the
bindings
on
his
skis
to
ensure
a
secure
fit
before
hitting
the
slopes
.
comfortable
[adjective]
physically feeling relaxed and not feeling pain, stress, fear, etc.
Ex:
After
a
warm
bath
,
he
felt
comfortable
and
ready
for
bed
.
luxurious
[adjective]
extremely comfortable, elegant, and often made with high-quality materials or features
Ex:
The
luxurious
silk
dress
she
wore
to
the
gala
event
caught
everyone
's
attention
.
friendly
[adjective]
(of a person or their manner) kind and nice toward other people
Ex:
She
's
very
friendly
,
always
greeting
people
with
a
warm
hello
.
helpful
[adjective]
offering assistance or support, making tasks easier or problems more manageable for others
Ex:
The
helpful
tool
improved
productivity
by
simplifying
tasks
.
noisy
[adjective]
producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound
Ex:
The
party
next door
was
noisy
,
with
loud
music
and
people
talking
.
beautiful
[adjective]
extremely pleasing to the mind or senses
Ex:
She
wore
a
beautiful
dress
to
the
party
.
lovely
[adjective]
very beautiful or attractive
Ex:
She
had
a
lovely
smile
that
brightened up
the
room
.
warm
[adjective]
having a temperature that is high but not hot, especially in a way that is pleasant
Ex:
The
warm
afternoon
was
perfect
for
a
picnic
in
the
park
.
sunny
[adjective]
very bright because there is a lot of light coming from the sun
Ex:
The
sunny
day
encouraged
us
to
go for
a
bike
ride
.
basic
[adjective]
having the simplest form without extra complexity
Ex:
The
basic
approach
to
solving
the
problem
involved
breaking
it
down
into
smaller
steps
.
dirty
[adjective]
having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt
Ex:
She
found
a
dirty
stain
on
her
favorite
shirt
.
uncomfortable
[adjective]
feeling embarrassed, anxious, or uneasy because of a situation or circumstance
Ex:
The
awkward
silence
made
the
situation
even
more
uncomfortable
.
unfriendly
[adjective]
not kind or nice toward other people
Ex:
The
hotel
staff
were
unfriendly
and
not
very
helpful
.
unhelpful
[adjective]
not providing any assistance in making a situation better or easier
Ex:
The
unhelpful
attitude
of
the
customer service representative
frustrated
the
customers
even
more
.
crowded
[adjective]
(of a space) filled with things or people
Ex:
She
felt
claustrophobic
in
the
crowded
elevator
.
foggy
[adjective]
filled with fog, creating a hazy atmosphere that reduces visibility
Ex:
The
streets
were
foggy
,
making it
difficult
to
find
her
way
.
cloudy
[adjective]
having many clouds up in the sky
Ex:
The
cloudy
sky
created
a
dramatic
backdrop
for
the
sunset
.
great
[adjective]
worthy of being approved or admired
Ex:
She
's
a
great
friend
,
always
there
when
you
need
her
.
wonderful
[adjective]
very great and pleasant
Ex:
She
has
done
a
wonderful
job
organizing
the
event
.
fantastic
[adjective]
extremely amazing and great
Ex:
The
view
from
the
top
of
the
mountain
was
fantastic
.
awful
[adjective]
extremely unpleasant or disagreeable
Ex:
The
movie
was
awful
,
so
we
left
the
theater
early
.
photograph
[noun]
a special kind of picture that is made using a camera in order to make memories, create art, etc.
Ex:
The
artist
used
a
series
of
photographs
as
references
for
a
realistic
painting
.
horrible
[adjective]
extremely unpleasant or bad
Ex:
The
horrible
smell
coming from
the
garbage bin
made it
difficult
to
stay in
the
kitchen
.
terrible
[adjective]
extremely bad or unpleasant
Ex:
She
had
a
terrible
headache
that
made it
difficult
to
concentrate
.