Taking holiday by hitchhiking - Holidays
Hitchhiking is one of the most cost-effective modes of transportation. Hitchhiking is traditionally characterized as standing at the edge of a road, facing traffic, with one's thumb extended/upwards, and asking for a ride. You'll be able to meet a lot of new people and make a lot of new friends. People respect those who travel by hitchhiking. They surpass their weak emotions and hit the road thoughtlessly. However, unavoidable incidents can be unattractive for hitchhikers. For instance, water is unavailable, so they become dowdy, and one should wear waterproof clothes to not get wet in the rain. However, hitchhikers prefer typical hostels sometimes.
1 to have skills or chance to make something possible
- -> I was able to read when I was five years old.
- ->Even if she had studied for her exams, she would not have been able to succeed.
- ->I will be able to speak French fluently after I take speech courses.
Synonym
capable of doing something
Opposite
unable to do something / incapable of doing something
2 skillful and competent at something.
- -> As one of the ablest swimmers in the team, Steven can stay underwater for 30 minutes without any break.
- ->An able worker manages to carry 3 times his own weight.
Synonym
apt in something
Opposite
bad at something
1 not previously known; freshly created, devised, or presented, etc.
- -> The new opened state dormitory was quickly occupied by students.
- ->I bought a lot of new dresses to look good at my sister's wedding
Synonym
only just,novice
Opposite
old
2 the state of being just purchased
- -> For my interview, I purchased a new suit.
- ->Allow me to show you my new outfit.
Synonym
latest,only just
Opposite
old-timer
3 no one has ever utilized or possessed it ago
- -> A new type of mineral has been found that has never been discovered by anyone before.
- ->As we settled in as soon as the construction of our new house was completed, we will be the first to use all of the new furniture.
Synonym
beginner
Opposite
worn
4 in contrast to the preceding thing
- -> He despised the new generation of professional politicians.
- ->Unlike the old one followed, new economic plans can make a big difference.
Synonym
dissimilar
Opposite
similar
5 unfamiliar; existent but not previously viewed, felt, etc.
- -> Everything seemed new and unfamiliar to me.
- ->The news I read does not give new information that I am not aware of.
Synonym
unfamiliar,extaordinary
Opposite
familiar,usual
6 Since you have merely recently begun, landed, etc., you are unfamiliar with anything
- -> You're new to this school, aren't you?
- ->New patients were assigned to rooms.
Synonym
freshly, just now
Opposite
constant
7 either starting out or starting over
- -> With the changed methods, a new economic period begins in Turkey.
- ->After divorcing her husband and moving to a different country, a new life began for Emily.
Synonym
again
Opposite
againward
8 just currently improved or manufactured
- -> New asthma medications have benefited patients.
- ->Did you see the new drink they put up last week?
Synonym
recent
Opposite
longstanding
1 instead of reclining or jogging, it is performed from an upright stance.
- -> She was standing on the bus.
- ->He was standing while waiting for his friend.
2 not constructed or created temporarily, but maintained or organized for a long time
- -> We want to create a standing group.
- ->Setting up a standing site was not easy.
1 having the characteristics of a specific type of person, item, or group
- -> Main character was a typical medieval hero.
- ->Typical plants produce energy by photosynthesis.
- ->It looks like she’s a typical tourist in New York.
Synonym
Normal
Opposite
Unusual. exceptional
2 becoming in a normal, usual way, used to show what something is generally like
- -> It was a typical workday until the bomb explosion.
- ->A typical outfit for the groom is not a yellow suit!
Synonym
usual, ordinary
1 not beautiful, handsome, or pleasant to see
- -> As she gets older, she feels more unattractive.
- ->The new buildings are so unattractive that I can’t bear it.
Synonym
Hideous
2 not positive, exciting or likable
- -> Your idea sounds unattractive but you can tell more to convince me.
- ->Medicine was always unattractive to me, I never wanted to be a doctor.
1 impossible to get
- -> This song is unavailable in my country.
- ->Taxis are unavailable at the moment.
Synonym
Absent
2 cannot be seen, met or talked
- -> Doctor is unavailable for the surgery until tomorrow.
- ->Our teachers are unavailable for the online lesson.
1 cannot be avoided or prevented, not possible to prevent
- -> There was some unavoidable noise in my head after the collision.
- ->Is there any way to solve this unavoidable traffic in the city?
Synonym
inevitable
1 not allowing water to go inside of something so that it cannot be damaged
- -> I want a pair of waterproof headphones to swim with.
- ->The black, waterproof eyeliner is my favorite.
Synonym
Water-tight
1 not strong about physical characteristics
- -> Her weak lungs are trying to recover from the virus.
- ->You can’t even lift a book with these weak arms.
Synonym
Frail, fragil
Opposite
Strong
2 affectable, being powerless
- -> A weak character does not mean being a submissive person.
- ->Shy people are sometimes thought to have weak personality.
3 can be seen or heard with effort
- -> You’re speaking with a weak voice, I can’t hear you.
- ->The clothes can’t dry out under this weak sun.
1 without thinking about how someone can affect badly
- -> If you keep treating your parents thoughtlessly, they’ll punish you.
- ->Climate change is a result of using the natural resources thoughtlessly.
Synonym
rudely
Opposite
thoughtfully
1 accordance to a specific set of individual's faiths, habits, or style of life, which haven't altered in a long period of time
- -> Every year, families traditionally gather to celebrate the fest together
- ->This competition is traditionally organized biennially in July.
- ->We traditionally give a gift to one another on a special day.
Synonym
customarily
Opposite
newly
2 by keeping to tried-and-true methodological approaches and opinions instead of new or innovative ones
- -> We make an research on differences between students that are educated traditionally and contemporarily.
- ->Our teacher was the authority which was the reason of our quite traditionally training.
Synonym
classically
Opposite
modernly
1 Pants, outfits, and coats are examples of what you wear
- -> I want to buy some clothes to my daughter.
- ->All my clothes are gone!
Synonym
clothing, garment, dress, wear, gear
1 a specific instance or instance of it
- -> There are still many instances of gender discrimination.
- ->If you want to see instances of how our private course provides education, you can look at the winners of this year's exam.
Synonym
example case specimen illustration
1 the title or kind of a machine, piece of equipment, or other item manufactured by a specific company
- -> Make of shaving machine is waterproof.
- ->Make of utensils is strengthened with steel.
Synonym
Manufacture, produce
Opposite
Derange
1 a great sense of approbation for anyone or anything due to their superior traits or accomplishments
- -> Thanks to the race he won, he earned the respect of everyone.
- ->Some people live just to earn respect.
Synonym
reverence
Opposite
disrespect
2 politeness or concern for anyone or anything you believe is significant
- -> I have a deep respect for my brother.
- ->He has such a great respect for his parents that his friends are greatly appreciated him.
Synonym
esteem
Opposite
disrespect
3 with... regard to a specific element or feature of anything
- -> In this respect, we decided to make a fresh start.
- ->This year we have done well in many respects.
1 a brief travel in a car, on a bike, or on foot, for example.
- -> I had fun on our ride to school.
- ->In my opinion, a train ride is the most comfortable way to travel.
2 a complimentary trip in a vehicle or other mode of transportation to a location you choose
- -> I need a ride to arrive at my meeting on time.
- ->I couldn't accept his offer of a ride.
3 a brief horseback trip, etc.
- -> I'm scared of horseback rides.
- ->I don't find the animal rides at zoos ethical.
4 an occurrence if you go on some of those
- -> I screamed multiple times during the ride.
- ->My mother is scared of roller coaster rides.
1 rather of sitting or running, it is completed from a standing stance
- -> Standing crowd applaused her.
- ->Wild standing bunch of people wanted to end this madness.
2 not constructed or made for a certain context, but existing or organized indefinitely
- -> The meal you have chosen is a standing one.
- ->We have a standing idea to shock them.
1 a system for carrying people or goods from one place to another using vehicles, roads, etc.
- -> There is no transportation in the village.
- ->They are building a new transportation system.
2 a means of transportation or a transport
- -> They have an easy way of transportation to the city center.
- ->We don't provide transportation. You should use your own car.
3 the action or profession of transporting items by vehicle, rail, or other means from one location to the another.
- -> We needed two vehicles for transportation.
- ->I recommend that transportation for moving out.
1 a colorless, odorless, and tasteless fluid which drops as rainfall, is found in freshwater, river, and oceans, and is utilized for consumption, cleaning, and other purposes
- -> I bought a liter of water.
- ->I jumped into the cold water.
2 a body of water, such as a pond, a creek, the sea, or the ocean
- -> The water looked green.
- ->They jumped into the water while holding hands.
3 the top of a waterbody
- -> He walked on the water.
- ->The ducks were floating on the water.
1 [uncountable] clothing suitable for a particular purpose or of a particular type
- -> I usually prefer casual wear in my daily life.
- ->In winter, knitwear are preffered as they keep them warmer.
2 [uncountable] the quantity or type of use a thing has or can be expected to have
- -> Cloth masks are not available for multiple wear.
- ->We need single wear gloves and shoe covers for cleaning.
3 damage caused to something caused by using it a lot
- -> The colour of the trousers has some wears due to its overwearing and washing.
- ->I was sad when I saw the signs of the wear on my favourite t-shirt.
Synonym
erosion
1 mixing materials or putting elements together to produce or prepare something
- -> I made a house from paper.
- ->We used to make planes in our childhood.
- ->The engineer made the building very durable.
Synonym
construct, put together
2 to compose, write or produce something
- -> The producer has made epic movies in the last three years.
- ->The book was made by George Eliot before he hospitalized.
- ->This is the greates film ever made.
Synonym
compose
3 to make anything appear as a result of breaking, tearing, striking, or removing something
- -> She had to make it seeable by removing the curtains.
- ->He made a bruise on his face.
- ->I make myself known in every place I go.
4 to make someone or something feel, show, or have a certain quality.
- -> Why do you make everything more complicated?
- ->The movie made me laugh real hard.
- ->Exams made the students very lustless.
Synonym
cause
5 to contribute to the achievement of something
- -> Thanks to my teacher, I have made my lessons better in time.
- ->She made the magazine very popular.
Synonym
bring about
6 to force someone to act in a certain way
- -> She made me watch this Tv series.
- ->My mom makes me eat everything even though I do not like them.
- ->My father has made me leave the sport club.
Synonym
force
7 to evolve into something; to be appropriate for something
- -> She is made for this job.
- ->I was made for loving you.
Synonym
become
8 to add together
- -> With this lie, it makes four that you have lied to us.
- ->You can make a quick coffee by adding milk to the coffee powder.
- ->Two add ten makes twelve.
Synonym
add up to
Opposite
subtract
9 to acquire money, have financial freedom.
- -> I make one thousand Turkish liras in a week.
- ->Their company has made the most profit of the year.
- ->What do you make for living?
Synonym
earn
10 to succeed to gain a position or have a place in somewhere
- -> She made it to the Tokyo Olympics in 1996..
- ->I couldn't have made it without your help.
- ->They will make it, I have no doubt.
Synonym
succeed
Opposite
fail
1 The act of choosing something or someone over another, thinking that the other is better
- -> I would prefer online shoping than going to a store
- ->She would prefer drinking coffe than tea.
Synonym
favor, lean(toward or toward)
1 to admire someone or something; to possess a positive view of someone or something;
- -> We all respect his kindness.
- ->I respect you for taking this company higher than ever.
Synonym
admire
2 to ensure that you do not do something that may be seen inappropriate; being careful about anything
- -> Whatever you choose, we will respect your choices.
- ->I need people around me to respect my ideas.
1 to perched atop an animals, particularly a horses, and direct its movement
- -> Our neighbour Johnny is a fan of riding.
- ->In order to be a professional, she rides her horse every day.
Synonym
travel, steer
2 to rent a bike, motorbike, or other vehicle and handle it.
- -> Since her childhood she is into riding a bicyle.
- ->He is waiting for getting his driver license so to ride by himself.
- ->In big cities riding a motorbike is difficult and may be dangerous.
Synonym
drive
3 to drive in a car, particularly as a guest
- -> The train ride back home took two and a half hour.
- ->He has ridden half the road when he realized that he forgot to turn off the stove.
- ->Riding in a cab always makes her nervous.
Synonym
travel, trip
4 glide or sustain oneself in seawater
- -> Little boy fascinated by the colourful baloons riding in the sky.
- ->Seagulls can ride inches above the sea to catch a fish.
- ->Although being huge and heavy, ships can ride without sinking.
1 put water on to a plant or flower etc.
- -> My dad waters plants everday.
- ->These flowers need watering every afternoon.
- ->He went out to water the plants.
2 crying so much and being in tears
- -> The song made our eyes water.
- ->Her words made my eyes water but I didn’t let her see it.
3 producing a lot of saliva in your mouth
- -> Lemon always make my mouth water.
- ->My mouth watered as soon as I see her foods.
4 giving water to an animal or a plant while feeding them
- -> Did you water the cows?
- ->I watered our animals at backyard.
5 to supply water to a region of land
- -> This lake is watered by a big ocean.
- ->We're trying to make the farming area water by this river.
1 put some clothing or decoration on someone or something
- -> I thought you'd wear my scarf.
- ->Will you wear this dress tonight?
- ->I'll show you what to wear for the prom.
2 having a special hair style such as mustache or long hair
- -> He doesn’t wear his hair long.
- ->Do you prefer wearing your hair blue?
3 having an expression on someone's face
- -> Why'd you wear this annoying look on your face?
- ->I like you wearing this lovely smile on your face.
4 to be or make something smaller, smoother, or weaker as a result of repeated use or rubbing
- -> The stone steps are beginning to wear.
- ->If the shoe has worn, your horse needs new shoes.