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Transportation

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transportation
1.
trans
por
ta
tion
Noun

a system or method for carrying people or goods from one place to another by cars, trains, etc.

Public transportation is cheaper than driving.

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vehicle
2.
ve
hicle
Noun

a means of transportation used to carry people or goods from one place to another, typically on roads or tracks

Cars, buses, and trucks are all types of vehicles.

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yacht
3.
yacht
Noun

a large boat with an engine used for pleasure trips

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aircraft
4.
air
craft
Noun

any flying vehicle

The aircraft soared gracefully through the sky, leaving behind a trail of white vapor.

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plane
5.
plane
Noun

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

The plane soared gracefully through the clouds.

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jet
6.
jet
Noun

a very fast aircraft with jet engines

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track
7.
track
Noun

a road or path that is rough and usually made by animals or people repeatedly walking there

He walked along the track until he reached the village.

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tunnel
8.
tu
nnel
Noun

a passage dug through or under a mountain or a structure, typically for cars, trains, people, etc.

The train disappeared into the tunnel with a roar.

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destination
9.
des
ti
na
tion
Noun

the place where someone or something is headed

After a long day of hiking, reaching the mountaintop felt like a triumph and a well-deserved destination.

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harbor
10.
har
bor
Noun

a sheltered area of water along the coast where ships, boats, and other vessels can anchor safely, typically protected from rough seas by natural or artificial barriers

The ships docked in the harbor to avoid the storm approaching from the open sea.

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port
11.
port
Noun

a city or town that has a harbor where ships can be loaded or unloaded

The bustling port was filled with ships from around the world.

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airfare
12.
air
fare
Noun

the price of a flight

The airfare to Paris was surprisingly affordable during the off-peak season.

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seat belt
13.
seat belt
Noun

a belt in cars, airplanes, or helicopters that a passenger fastens around themselves to prevent serious injury in case of an accident

Always remember to fasten your seat belt before starting the car to ensure your safety.

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board
14.
board
Noun

a flat and hard tool made of wood, plastic, paper, etc. that is designed for specific purposes

The teacher wrote the day's lesson on the board at the front of the classroom.

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access
15.
ac
cess
Verb

to reach or to be able to reach and enter a place

The new employee was provided with a key card to access the restricted areas of the office.

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get in
16.
get in
Verb

to physically enter a vehicle, such as a car or taxi

She got in the car and drove away.

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set out
17.
set out
Verb

to start a journey

They set out on their road trip as soon as the sun rose.

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set off
18.
set off
Verb

to make something operate, especially by accident

Please don't set off the car alarm while I'm inside; the keys are on the seat.

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land
19.
land
Noun

the earth's surface where it is not under water

The plane circled above the land before making its final approach.

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on board
20.
on board
Adverb

on a means of transportation such as an aircraft, train, or ship

All passengers were safely on board before the train departed.

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first class
21.
first class
Noun

the most luxurious seats on a plane, ship, or train

She enjoyed the spacious first class seating on her flight to Paris.

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business class
22.
business class
Noun

a category of travel service offered by airlines, trains, etc., that is better than economy but not as luxurious as first class, particularly for those traveling on business

Flying in business class offers more comfort and amenities compared to economy.

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economy class
23.
economy class
Noun

the cheapest accommodations on an airplane or train

She booked an economy class ticket to save money on her trip.

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connection
24.
co
nnec
tion
Noun

a relation by which things or people are associated or linked

She felt an instant connection with the new colleague who shared her passion for photography.

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domestic
25.
do
mes
tic
Adjective

relating to activities, issues, or affairs within a particular country

Domestic policy decisions affect the lives of citizens within a country.

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public
26.
pub
lic
Adjective

connected with the general people or society, especially in contrast to specific groups or elites

The government implemented new policies to address public health concerns.

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window seat
27.
window seat
Noun

a seat on a train, plane, bus, etc. that is placed next to a window

She requested a window seat for the flight to enjoy the view.

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commute
28.
co
mmute
Verb

to regularly travel to one's place of work and home by different means

The introduction of a company shuttle has made it easier for employees to commute.

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nonstop
29.
nons
top
Adjective

(of a flight, train, journey etc.) having or making no stops

We booked a nonstop flight from New York to Los Angeles to save time.

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transport
30.
trans
port
Verb

to take people, goods, etc. from one place to another using a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

Every morning, the school bus transports students from their neighborhoods to the school campus.

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turn
31.
turn
Verb

to rotate something so that it is facing a different direction or is in a different position

He turned the vase to display the flowers from a different angle.

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bike
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bike
Noun

a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet

He rides his bike to work every morning.

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