ACCIDENTAL TOURIST || 9TH CLASS || GLOSSARY, ANTONYMS, SYNONYMS, COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

 ACCIDENTAL TOURIST

Glossary:

1.     Lavatory: A restroom or bathroom.

2.     En famille: As a family; together with one's family.

3.     Frequent flyer programme: A loyalty program offered by airlines to reward and encourage customers for their frequent travels.

4.     Zip: A fastener consisting of two rows of metal or plastic teeth that can be interlocked or separated by the slider, used to open and close bags or clothing.

5.     Consternation: A feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.

6.     Ejected: Thrown or forced out forcefully.

7.     Concourse: A large open area or hall in an airport.

8.     Lidless: Without a lid or cover.

9.     Gash: A deep cut or wound.

10.  Hysterics: Uncontrollable laughter, crying, or emotional outburst.

11.  Catastrophes: Disasters or extremely unfortunate events.

12.  Aeroplane: An airplane or aircraft.

13.  Recline: To lean back or rest in a more relaxed position.

14.  Crashed position: The position passengers must take during emergency situations on an airplane.

15.  Stupefied: Astonished or stunned.

16.  Urnabe bons mots: Witty or clever remarks or comments.

17.  Lavatory: Bathroom or restroom on an airplane.

18.  Undead limb: A limb (arm) that seems to move involuntarily as if it were not under the control of the person.

19.  Suave: Smooth, charming, and sophisticated in manner.

20.  Localised seismic event: A small-scale earthquake or tremor that affects a limited area.

21.  Hoods: Headcovers, usually referring to the hoods of jackets or sweatshirts.

22.  Check-in clerk: The person at the airport who assists passengers during the check-in process.

23.  Entitled: Eligible or deserving of something.

24.  Frustration: Feeling of annoyance or exasperation due to being hindered from achieving something.

25.  Loyalty program: A marketing strategy that rewards customers for their repeat business or patronage.

26.  Venerable: Worthy of respect or reverence due to age, wisdom, or character.

 

 

Antonyms:

1.     Easy - Difficult

2.     Outstanding - Mediocre

3.     Evident - Hidden

4.     Correct - Wrong

5.     Successful - Unsuccessful

6.     Simple - Complex

7.     Confident - Confused

8.     Acclaim - Criticize

9.     Fluent - Stuttering

10.  Suave - Awkward

11.  Fun - Boring

12.  Rich - Poor

13.  Healthy - Sick

14.  Light - Dark

15.  Rejoice - Grieve

16.  Yes - No

17.  Happy - Sad

18.  Lend - Borrow

19.  Open - Close

20.  Free – Restricted

Synonyms:

1.     Traveller - Wanderer

2.     Wonder - Astonishment

3.     Lavatory - Washroom

4.     Confused - Bewildered

5.     Consternation - Apprehension

6.     Jammed - Blocked

7.     Grunts - Groans

8.     Extravagantly - Lavishly

9.     Ejected - Expelled

10.  Catastrophes - Disasters

11.  Uttered - Voiced

12.  Suave - Sophisticated

13.  Hysterics - Frenzy

14.  Scrub-resistant - Stain-resistant

15.  Localised - Restricted

16.  Entitled - Eligible

17.  Amused - Entertained

18.  Accumulated - Collected

19.  Frustration - Disappointment

20.  Venerable - Respected

21.  Hectic - Busy

22.  Flying - Traveling

23.  Undoubtedly - Certainly

24.  Long - Extended

 

Comprehension Questions and Answers:

1.     How does the author feel about traveling in the real world?

Ans: The author feels that living in the real world is something he is not very good at, and he is constantly filled with wonder at the things that other people do with ease, which are beyond him.

2.     What is the author's particular specialty that causes confusion during his travels?

Ans: The author's particular specialty is returning to hotel desks two or three times a day and asking what his room number is, which makes him easily confused.

3.     What happened when the author tried to open his carry-on bag's zip at the airport? Ans: When the author tried to open his carry-on bag's zip, it jammed, and despite pulling harder and harder, the zip suddenly gave way, causing the bag's contents to be extravagantly ejected over a large area.

4.     Describe the author's experience with the tin of tobacco during his travel mishap.

Ans: During the travel mishap, the lidless tin of tobacco rolled crazily across the concourse and disgorged its contents, leaving the author horrified at the thought of having to pay for so much tobacco lost.

5.     How does the author's wife react to his travel mishaps?

Ans: The author's wife looks at him with wonder, not anger or exasperation, and expresses disbelief that he does this for a living.

6.     Give an example of the author's catastrophe while traveling on an airplane.

Ans: One of the author's catastrophes on an airplane was when he leaned over to tie a shoelace, and the seat in front of him reclined fully, pinning him helplessly in the crash position.

7.     What happened when the author tried to write with a pen during a plane journey?

Ans: While writing with a pen during a plane journey, the pen leaked, causing the author's mouth, chin, tongue, teeth, and gums to turn navy blue, leaving him in an embarrassing situation.

8.     Why does the author's wife instruct the children on the plane when the food is delivered?

Ans: The author's wife instructs the children to take the lids off the food for their father or put their hoods up because the author is accident-prone and might spill the food.

9.     What is the author's frustration regarding frequent flyer miles?

Ans: The author's frustration is that despite flying 100,000 miles a year, he never gets his frequent flyer miles due to various reasons like forgetting to ask for them or the airline not recording them correctly.

10.  Why couldn't the author get his air miles on a flight to Australia?

Ans: The author couldn't get his air miles on a flight to Australia because the ticket was in the name of B. Bryson, but the frequent flyer card was in the name of W. Bryson, and the airline refused to credit the miles.