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How to Describe an Adventurous Person | Vocabulary & Examples

How to Describe an Adventurous Person In many English speaking tests you are sometimes asked to talk about an adventurous person . How do you answer this speaking test question? What does adventurous mean? Here's a dictionary definition of the adjective 'adventurous': adventurous: a willingness to do or try new and daring things dangerous / hazardous / risky Some examples of how to use 'adventurous' are: an adventurous explorer an adventurous sport an adventurous journey Synonyms of adventurous include: audacious; daring Planning your answer So when you have to talk about or describe an adventurous person , the question is typically asking you to talk about or describe a person who likes doing dangerous or risky activities or trying new things that most people would not. You may be expected to talk for 1 - 2 minutes on this topic. So plan your answer. Start ...

4 Steps to Improve Your Vocabulary in English

Words define the scope and depth of our understanding. Having a rich vocabulary in English is essential to master the language. Learning new vocabulary will help you improve your speaking skills and understanding of English. Here are some tips to help you improve your vocabulary and sound more like a native English speaker. 4 steps to improve your vocabulary in English 1. Make learning new words a priority You need to keep learning and memorizing words if you want to remember them. Just like seeds, if you don't take care of them, they will die. How to do it? Try to learn 5 new words every day. That way, you can memorize a lot of words each week. You could also try to learn the 500 most common words used by native English speakers . You can identify new words when you read English material, like newspapers, blogs, academic texts, and so on. You can use a good English dictionary to help you understand these words. 2. Learn practical vocabulary Start by thinking...