tour guide vocabulary nouns, verbs and adjectives 3 BT – 4BT -5 BT
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Nouns
word | meaning | example sentence |
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activities | things to do | There are lots of activitiesthat the whole family will enjoy. |
architecture | design of a building | The architecture of this building is typical of the Renaissance age. |
art gallery | place to look at professional paintings and drawings | We are going to visit the art gallery where local painters exhibit their art. |
attractions | places for tourists to see | The water park is our most recent attraction . |
bearings | feeling for understanding one’s location/ surroundings in an unknown area | If you’re having trouble getting your bearings just remember that the mountains are west. |
business district | area in a city that has many offices | Keep in mind that this is the business district so that grocery store may be expensive. |
castle | a building for royalty | No one has lived in this castle since the last king died twenty years ago. |
church | a place to worship God | The church is the central meeting place in this town. |
conveniences | things that make life easier | There you will find all of your conveniences, from suntan lotion to shampoo. |
custom | something people of a region do often | It’s a custom to hang beads in the windows at this time of year. |
en route | on the way | While we are en route to the hotel I will point out the beach and the golf course. |
entertainment district | a place where there are theatres and concert halls | If you want to catch a movie while you’re here, the entertainment districtis off to your left. |
exception | something/ someone that does not follow the usual rules or expectations | With the exception of Johnson Street, it is safe to walk around here at night. |
exhibition | objects (i.e. art) displayed for a short time for the public to view | It may be tough to find parking with the car exhibition on this week. |
grocery store/ supermarket | place to buy food to take home | Since you have a kitchenette at your hotel you will need to know where the grocery storeis. |
highlight | the best part | People often say that the highlight of their trip is the botanical gardens. |
legend | a person or story known for a long time | According to an old legend, a sea monster lives in this lake. |
lobby | front entrance | We will meet in the lobbyat 8 am sharp. |
locals | people who live in an area | The locals are usually happy to show tourists around. |
location | place where something can be found | This location is the best because you don’t need to bother renting a car. |
map | shows roads and directions to places | I’ll give you each a map so you can follow along as we walk. |
market | place to buy fresh food and homemade items | Every Sunday there is a farmer’s market on Wade Street. |
monument | a statue/ structure that honours an event or person | This monument honours the men and women who died during the war. |
museum | a place where historical items are displayed | The museum charges a small fee for adults, but children are free. |
necessities | things that people need for every day living | We recommend that you only carry necessities in your purse and leave everything else at the hotel. |
original state | the way something appeared from the beginning | Except for the roof, this home has been left in its original state. |
photograph | picture taken with a camera | You may not take photographs here, but you can purchase a postcard. |
postcard | a card with a picture on one side(usually an object or place that tourists see) that can be mailed without an envelope | The gift shop has many great souvenirs, such as postcards of the beautiful waterfalls. |
questions or concerns | things that tourists may want to say or ask | The plane almost missed the runway because it was such a bad storm. |
request | something that has been asked for politely | The driver has made a request that you throw all of your garbage in the bin at the front on your way out. |
restaurant district | part of a town/ city with many places to eat | You will see there are many more eateries to choose from when we head to the restaurant district. |
ritual | tradition, custom, action (religious or cultural) that people do often | It is an old native ritual to dance during the sunrise. |
scenery | natural beauty to look at | It is impossible to capture the beauty of this sceneryin pictures. |
settlers | people who first made a home in an area | The original settlers relied on oxen to carry their wares. |
shopping district | area of town where there are many stores | You may want to save some spending money because we’ll be visiting the shopping district this afternoon. |
site | place,location | This is the site of a very famous battle. |
stairway/ stairwell | steps going up or down | The stairwell is very steep, so please watch your step. |
street people | people who live on the street, often begging for money | You may be surprised how many street people ask you for money. |
surroundings | things that you see around you | I hope you enjoy the castle and its surroundings,including the secret garden. |
voice | the sound you make when speaking | I apologize for my voicetoday as I have a bit of a cold. |
voucher | a piece of paper that shows you have paid | Don’t forget to bring your voucher for a free coffee in the hotel lobby. |
waterfront | piece of land next to an ocean, lake, or river | There will be plenty of live entertainment down at the waterfront. |
window | glass that you look out | We can peer in the window but I think they are probably closed for the day. |
Verbs
word | meaning | example sentence |
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arrive | reach a destination | I am glad to see you all arrivedsafely. |
close | to finish | We will close the tour with a view of the city at sunset. |
continue on | keep going | If you’re all finished looking here, we will continue on with the tour. |
depart | leave | The last ferry departs at 4pm, so make sure you don’t miss it. |
enjoy | have a good experience | I have enjoyed meeting all of you today. |
expect | think that something will be/ happen a certain way | You probably weren’t expecting to see snow. |
permit | allow | You are permitted to have a beverage on the bus, but please do not eat any food. |
proceed | go forward | Please proceed all the way to the back of the bus. |
raise (a hand) | lift | If you have any questions during the tour, please raise your hand. |
recommend | suggest | We recommend that you only keep a small amount of cash in your wallet. |
refer | suggest | I will gladly refer you to my favourite restaurants, if you are interested. |
relax | sit back and enjoy time in peace | Tomorrow you will have a day to just relax on the beach. |
show someonearound | take people to see an area | When we get to the museum someone else will show us around. |
sit back | relax in a seated position | Please sit back and enjoy the bus tour. |
speak up | talk louder | If you need me to speak up or slow down, please let me know. |
Adjectives
word | meaning | example sentence |
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ancient | very old | The ancient village has been left untouched. |
beautiful/ gorgeous | very nice looking | You will find beautiful homemade jewellery in that shop. |
breathtaking | when a view is very impressive | Under the starlight the waterfall is simply breathtaking. |
customary | traditional | It is customary to shake hands and bow as you enter. |
dangerous | not safe | It is dangerous to accept a ride from a local. |
devastating | very sad, unfortunate | The tsunami was devastating for local hotels. |
elegant | attractive, yet simple | There is an elegant dining room for guests to eat in. |
enormous | very large | This enormous sculpture stands one-hundred feet high. |
exciting | makes one feel very happy/ energetic | It’s so exciting to see new places, isn’t it? |
extensive | covers a lot | This house has an extensive history, and you can read more in the brochures. |
fascinating | very interesting to learn about/ see | It is fascinating to know how people lived back then. |
haunted | believed to have ghosts living there | The house is said to be haunted and no one has lived in it for fifty years or more. |
heritage | of historical importance | The government named this school as a heritage site last year. |
international | around the world | Every year it is an internationalcelebration, with people coming from as far away as Africa. |
lovely | very nice (appearance or personality) | This is a lovely place to sit and watch the local birds. |
magnificent | amazing | This part of town is known for its magnificent wall murals. |
popular | liked by many | June is the most popular time for tourists to come here. |
prevalent | very noticeable | Crime is prevalent in the old parts of town. |
reconstructed | built again | The village was reconstructed after the major fire in 1910. |
restored | returned to its original state | All of the antique furniture has been professionally restored. |
safe | not dangerous | The water is safe to drink here. |
scenic | nice to look at (nature) | We will go up to the balcony for a scenic view of the grounds. |
superb | very good (i.e. service, food, entertainment) | The children put on a superb concert at Christmas time. |
thrilling | exciting | Cliff jumping is a thrilling experience for those of you who aren’t afraid of heights. |
unbelievable | too amazing/ strange to seem true | It is unbelievable what some of these street entertainers can do. |
visible | able to be seen | The top of the tower may not be visible because of the fog. |