Travel and Vocabulary Review Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering grammar, listening, and reading terms related to travel, animals, and holidays.

baggage reclaim

The designated area at an airport where arriving passengers collect their checked luggage.

cheetah

A fast wild cat species.

domestic animal

An animal that is kept or raised by humans rather than living wild.

holidaymaker

A person who is on holiday or vacation.

lion

A large, powerful wild cat species.

on the loose

Free or unconfined; also refers to clothing that is loose or spacious.

pet

A domestic animal kept primarily for companionship or pleasure.

puma

A large wild cat native to the Americas.

adventure

An unusual, exciting, or daring experience.

beach holiday

A vacation spent relaxing at a beach or coastal location.

budget/three-star hotel

An affordable or mid-tier hotel accommodation.

bus journey

A travel trip made by bus.

business trip

A journey taken for work or commercial purposes.

campsite

A location used for camping or setting up tents.

get off

To disembark or leave a vehicle such as a bus, train, or plane.

go away

To leave a place, depart, or go on vacation.

mountain

A large natural elevation of the earth's surface.

overland tour

A travel journey conducted across land.

package holiday

A holiday organized by a travel company that includes travel and accommodation.

put up a tent

To erect or build a tent for shelter.

return journey

The trip back to the point of origin.

round-the-world trip

A journey that travels around the entire globe.

seaside resort

A resort town or hotel area located by the sea.

single/double/twin room

Hotel room categories: single (one guest), double (one large bed for two), or twin (two separate single beds).

ski resort

A resort tailored for skiing and winter sports.

skiing holiday

A vacation centered around skiing.

tour guide

A person who guides visitors and provides information about sight-seeing locations.

tour leader

A person responsible for running and managing a tour group.

travel agent

A professional or business that arranges travel and accommodations for clients.

travel company

A firm that provides travel and tourism services.

trekking

Long-distance hiking or walking trips through natural environments.

youth hostel

Inexpensive lodging designed primarily for young travelers.

appreciate

To recognize the full worth, quality, or importance of something.

avoidable

Capable of being avoided or prevented.

backpacker

A traveler who travels with their belongings in a backpack.

belittle

To make someone or something seem less important or significant.

book plane tickets

To reserve seats or tickets for flight travel.

budget

An estimate or financial allowance; low-cost.

challenge beliefs

To question, test, or confront existing assumptions or beliefs.

connected

Linked, joined, or associated with something.

cut yourself off from your family/home

To isolate oneself completely from one's family or home environment.

destination

The place to which someone or something is going or being sent.

detract from

To diminish the worth, value, or impression of something.

dip

A quick plunge or brief swim in water.

disconnected

Lacking connection; separated or detached.

execute

To carry out, accomplish, or perform a plan or action.

familiar

Well-known from long or close association.

go backpacking

To travel or hike while carrying one's belongings in a backpack.

GPS

Global Positioning System, used for navigation and location tracking.

have one foot firmly planted at home

To maintain strong ties, roots, or stability at home while traveling.

keep up-to-date with

To remain current or informed about news or developments.

immerse yourself in a foreign culture

To involve oneself deeply and completely in a foreign cultural environment.

informed

Having or showing knowledge of facts and information.

Millennial

A person reaching young adulthood in the early 21st century.

overnight journey

A travel trip that takes place during the night.

passenger

A traveler riding in a vehicle who is not operating it.

pleasant

Giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.

problem-solve

To analyze and find solutions to difficult problems or challenges.

profound

Very deep, intense, or far-reaching.

rewarding

Providing satisfaction, gratification, or valuable experiences.