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vacation "When you're on vacation, the world is your oyster. But don't forget to wear sunscreen to keep it from getting too slippery." ■ "I went on a vacation to Bali and spent my days lounging by the pool and my nights partying with the locals. It was a true paradise.
Absences The state of being absent or away from one's usual place. ■ "I'm taking a few absences to go on a vacation and catch up on some much-needed R\u0026R."
Ailment An amusing affliction or ailment, often affecting the mind. ■ "I have been suffering from an intense case of writer's block - it's like my brain is on a permanent vacation in Bali.
Antsy A feeling of restlessness, impatience, or nervousness, often leading to fidgeting or other inappropriate behavior. ■ "I'm so antsy to go on vacation that I can barely concentrate on work!"
Away Far from here or from the usual location of something or someone. Also used to indicate a lack of interest, attention, or presence. ■ "I'm going away for vacation next week."
Benefactor A person who provides financial assistance or benefits, often to a less fortunate individual or organization. ■ "My benefactor was so generous, they gave me enough money to buy a new car and go on a vacation!"
browning The act of becoming darker in color, especially due to exposure to sunlight or heat. ■ I forgot my sunscreen and now my skin is browning horribly. I think it's time for a new vacation.
bullion A large amount of money, typically in coins or bars. ■ "I need to sell my bullion before I go on vacation, so I can buy a new yacht."
canceled To suddenly and without warning end or suspend an event, plan, or idea that was previously planned to occur. ■ "I can't believe my flight got canceled! I had been looking forward to this vacation all year."
Carefree A person who has no worries or concerns about anything, and is completely carefree. ■ "John was so carefree on his vacation that he forgot to pack sunscreen and got burnt everywhere."
Cashing To collect payment from a customer for goods or services they have purchased. ■ "I had to cash my paycheck before I could go on vacation."
Celebrating To engage in a wild, uninhibited party or celebration. ■ "We're celebrating our anniversary by going on a tropical vacation and getting completely drunk at the resort."
Chronically In a way that is always happening or persisting. ■ John's chronic cough made it impossible for him to go on vacation.
coast An area of land that borders a sea or ocean. ■ "I love going on vacation to the coast because I can smell the salty air and hear the sound of the waves crashing on the shore."
Compel To force someone to do something against their will or desire, often through fear or intimidation. ■ "The boss compelled me to attend the company's annual retreat even though I was already on vacation."
countdown A humorous and exaggerated countdown of the time remaining before an event, such as a party or a flight departure. ■ "I only have 10 more days left until my vacation! It's a countdown to paradise!"
custody A situation in which a person or thing is kept under the control of another person or thing. ■ The cat was put in custody of the neighbor while the owners went on vacation.
depart A word used to describe the act of leaving a place or situation, often in a dramatic or humorous way. ■ "I'm departing for vacation, but don't worry - I won't be gone long. Promise!"
dusty adjective: full of dust; dirty; covered in a thick layer of dust. ■ "I forgot to clean the house before going on vacation, and now everything is dusty! I'll have to spend my entire weekend cleaning."
embezzling The act of stealing money from an organization or individual by misappropriating it for personal use. ■ "I had to embezzle some money from the company to pay for my vacation. It was a real 'embezzlement' scheme!
Encountered To happen upon someone or something unexpectedly. ■ "I encountered a talking parrot while on vacation in Brazil. It was quite the wild encounter!"
Envied Feeling jealous and resentful towards someone else's possessions, achievements, or luck. ■ After hearing about her neighbor's new vacation home in the mountains, Sarah couldn't help but envied her friend's luxurious lifestyle.
Faraway A place that is so far away, it might as well be on another planet. ■ "I can't believe I have to travel all the way to Timbuktu just for a vacation! That's faraway!"
Fluids The liquid that flows through pipes in your house and your car. ■ "I forgot to turn off the water before leaving for vacation, now my basement is flooded with fluids!"
giraffes A tall, lanky mammal with a long neck and spots, known for its ability to reach high branches in trees. ■ "I heard that giraffes can go on vacation by just lying down on a tree branch!
Grinder A person who constantly grinds and complains about their work. ■ "John is such a grinder. Every time I ask him what he wants for lunch, he starts talking about how he hasn't had a vacation in years."
Gym A place where people go to exercise and get in shape, usually by lifting weights or doing cardio. ■ "I went to the gym to lift some weights and get in shape for my summer vacation."
Hereafter The time period after the present moment, or after a specific event has occurred. ■ "I can't wait to go on vacation hereafter. I'm sick of being stuck at home all the time."
homeroom The group of students assigned to be with the same teacher. ■ "When my homeroom teacher asked what I did during the summer, I replied 'I went on vacation, and also took a break from reality'."
hoop A circular metal frame with a net or wire mesh attached to it, used for playing basketball. ■ "I can't believe I missed that dunk, I must have been daydreaming about my next vacation."
ignore To pretend that something doesn't exist or is unimportant, usually by deliberately not paying attention to it. ■ "I don't want to hear about your boring vacation. I'm going to ignore you for the rest of this conversation."
Kashmir A land of beauty and conflict. ■ John's favorite vacation spot was Kashmir, where he could ski in the morning and have a beer by the campfire at night.
Lavish To be excessively rich or luxurious, often to an absurd degree. To indulge oneself in material pleasures. ■ "I spent my entire fortune on a lavish vacation, but it was worth every penny.
Lier A person who is extremely talkative and full of nonsense. ■ "She's a liar. All she does is prattle on about her latest vacation to Bali."
Lightened To make someone laugh or smile by telling a funny joke. ■ "I told her I was leaving for a vacation to Las Vegas. She lightened up and said, 'Oh my gosh, that's amazing!'"
Many A large number of people or things, but not necessarily an exact amount. ■ "I had many apples in my basket.", "We went to many different countries on our vacation."
materialistic Having a strong interest in material possessions and wealth. ■ "I'm so materialistic that I'd rather have the newest iPhone than go on a vacation.
month A period of time consisting of approximately twenty-eight days, during which a particular holiday is celebrated. ■ "I can't wait for next month's vacation! We're going to the beach and I love swimming in the ocean."
pack A group of people or animals that are traveling together, especially for a holiday. ■ I can't stand being in a pack of tourists on vacation. They all move so slowly and get in the way.
Peace A state of tranquility and harmony between two or more people or groups. ■ "After the two siblings finally reached an agreement, they declared peace and decided to go on a vacation together."
photographed To capture an image with a camera, typically for preservation or documentation. ■ "I photographed the Eiffel Tower with my phone while on vacation in Paris."
reconciliation The process of making amends for past wrongs and restoring friendly relations between two parties. ■ "After years of feuding, the two families finally reconciled during their annual vacation to Disney World."
Relate To tell a joke, usually in relation to something else. ■ "I heard this joke about a frog. Why don't they go on vacation? Because they're too relate! I couldn't stop laughing when my friend told me that."
renewal The process of starting fresh or beginning anew. ■ "I've been feeling burnt out and need a renewal of energy to tackle my work. Maybe I should take a vacation and come back refreshed!"
robber An individual who steals or attempts to steal something, often using violence. ■ "I was robbed at gunpoint while on vacation in Paris. It was such a bummer."
Selling The act of persuading someone to part with their money in exchange for a product or service, often through false promises or deceitful tactics. ■ "I'm selling the idea that we should go on a vacation to the beach."
stresses noun: someone who is extremely nervous and tense, often because of work or other pressures. ■ "I've been dealing with so many stresses lately, I think I need a vacation from life!"
strictly adverbUsed to describe a person or thing that is very severe or exacting, especially in regard to behavior or performance. ■ She strictly adheres to her daily fitness routine, even on vacation.
Summer The season of the sun, warmth, and relaxation. It's a time when people go on vacation, have barbecues, and wear flip-flops. ■ "I can't believe you actually paid $20 for a beach towel at the gift shop."
Sumptuous A feast fit for royalty, typically consisting of large portions of rich, exotic foods and drinks. ■ "I can't believe I just ate an entire sumptuous banquet. It was like my taste buds were on a vacation to Tahiti!"