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Escapade

The fling of a horse, or ordinary kicking back of his heels; a gambol.

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Diversion 76% connected

The act of turning aside from any course, occupation, or object; as, the diversion of a stream from its channel; diversion of the mind from business.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Labor 76% connected

Physical toil or bodily exertion, especially when fatiguing, irksome, or unavoidable, in distinction from sportive exercise; hard, muscular effort di…

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Labour 76% connected

productive work (especially physical work done for wages); "his labor did not require a great deal of skill"

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Project 76% connected

The place from which a thing projects, or starts forth.

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Recreation 76% connected

The act of recreating, or the state of being recreated; refreshment of the strength and spirits after toil; amusement; diversion; sport; pastime.

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Task 76% connected

Labor or study imposed by another, often in a definite quantity or amount.

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Undertaking 76% connected

of Undertake

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Adventure 92% connected

That which happens without design; chance; hazard; hap; hence, chance of danger or loss.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Lark 92% connected

A frolic; a jolly time.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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