YOLA 03A: additional examples
excursion
Noun
a short trip especially for pleasure
excursion
We took a weekend excursion to the coast. There's nothing like breathing the fresh sea air!
launch
Noun
the act of sending or shooting something into outer space
launch
We went up on the roof to watch the launch of the space shuttle. It was amazing!
surge
Noun
a sudden, large increase
surge
Okay, let's keep going guys. Our snack-break has given me a surge of energy.
amateur
Noun
a person inexperienced or unskilled in a particular activity
amateur
This is my first time skiing. Thankfully there are some easy slopes for amateurs like me.
bizarre
Adjective
very strange
bizarre
"What's with the monkey all dressed in clothes, and sunglasses too?""I know, it's totally bizarre!"
grueling
Adjective
very difficult
grueling
Phew! The run up the mountain trail was grueling. I'm exhausted!
dedicated
Adjective
having very strong loyalty to a purpose
dedicated
Tanya works at the zoo, and is very dedicated to the animals in her care. She even brushes their teeth!
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