Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 8-9) - Transportation

Here, you will learn some English words related to Transportation that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 8-9)

stopover [noun]

a short stay at a place during a journey, typically for rest or transfer

Ex: The cruise had a stopover at several Caribbean islands .

funicular [noun]

a type of railway powered by cables that goes up and down a slope

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carshare [noun]

a service where people can rent cars for short periods, often by the hour

Ex: The carshare service provided a convenient alternative to owning a car , especially for urban dwellers who did n't need a vehicle daily .

concourse [noun]

a large open space or hallway within a building, often used for gatherings or as a central area in transportation hubs like airports or train stations

Ex: In the center of the shopping mall , a spacious concourse served as a meeting point for shoppers to rest and regroup before continuing their retail therapy .

apron [noun]

a vast paved area in an airport where aircrafts are parked

Ex: Ground personnel worked efficiently on the apron , loading luggage onto waiting aircraft and performing pre-flight checks .

rear end [noun]

the back portion or tail section of a vehicle

Ex: The truck 's rear end was equipped with heavy-duty bumpers to withstand impacts during off-road adventures .

provisional license [noun]

a temporary driving license allowing learners to practice driving before obtaining a full license

Ex: The provisional license allowed her to drive under the supervision of a licensed adult , gaining valuable experience behind the wheel .

bakkie [noun]

a pickup truck or utility vehicle

compact car [noun]

an automobile that is smaller than a full-sized car, making it easier to drive and park in tight spaces

Ex: The compact car zipped along the winding mountain roads , handling curves with agility and precision .

automatic number plate recognition [noun]

a technology that uses optical character recognition to read vehicle license plates

Ex: Parking lots equipped with automatic number plate recognition cameras can automatically charge drivers based on their entry and exit times .

four-wheel drive [noun]

a vehicle equipped with a transmission system that delivers power to all four wheels

Ex: The farmer uses a four-wheel drive to reach the fields after heavy rain .

tailgate [noun]

the rear door of a car, truck, or van that can be opened downwards when loading or unloading goods

Ex: They sat on the tailgate of the SUV , enjoying a picnic lunch at the scenic overlook .

to veer [verb]

to abruptly turn to a different direction

Ex: The hiker had to veer off the trail when they encountered a fallen tree blocking their path .

to reroute [verb]

to change the originally planned path or direction of something, especially in transportation

Ex: The GPS app automatically rerouted the driver when it detected heavy congestion on the original route .

to hot-wire [verb]

to start a car's engine without the key by using the wires attached to it

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to ram [verb]

to crash violently into an obstacle

Ex: The rogue asteroid rammed into the planet 's surface , leaving a massive crater upon impact .

to stall [verb]

to cause a car's engine to stop working

Ex: The mechanic warned him not to stall the engine when the car was in gear .

to moor [verb]

to secure a boat by means of cables or anchors in a particular place

Ex: After a long day at sea , the fishermen moored their vessel in the calm waters of the harbor .

to coast [verb]

to move effortlessly, often downhill, without using power

Ex: With the engine off , the boat coasted gently on the calm water .

to gun [verb]

to run an engine of a vehicle very quickly

Ex: The racer gunned his vehicle down the straightaway , pushing it to its maximum speed .

to idle [verb]

to run an engine slowly without being engaged in any work or gear

Ex: The boat idled in the harbor while the crew prepared for departure .

Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 8-9)
Size and Scale	Weight and Steadiness	Dimensions and Areas	Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount	Intensity	Speed	Shapes
Significance	Uniqueness	Complexity	Value
Challenges	Quality	Success	Failure
Body Shape	Age and Appearance	Wellness	Intelligence
Human Traits	Positive Emotional Responses	Negative Emotional Responses	Positive Emotional States
Negative Emotional States	Social Behaviours	Tastes and Smells	Textures
Sounds	Temperature	Opinions	Thoughts and Decisions
Encouragement and Discouragement	Attempt and Prevention	Respect and Approval	Request and Suggestion
Movements	Body Language and Gestures	Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication
Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food	Changing and Forming	Hobbies and Routines
Shopping	Finance and Currency	Office Life	Careers
House	Recovery	Sports	Transportation
Society and Social Events	Friendship and Enmity	Romantic Relationships	Gender and Sexuality
Family	Emotions	Travel and Migration	Weather
Pollution	Disasters	Animals	Food and Drinks
Adverbs of Manner