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Vocabulary for IELTS (Basic) - Transportation

Here you will learn some English words about transportation, such as "nonstop", "commute", "local", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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Words for Basic IELTS
reservation

an arrangement made in advance to have a room, seat, table, or other service kept for someone

Ex: Emma made a reservation at the restaurant for eight o'clock. 
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nonstop
nonstop
[Adjective]

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

Ex: We booked a nonstop flight from New York to Los Angeles to save time. 
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express
express
[noun]

a public transport service, such as a train or bus, that travels quickly by making only a few scheduled stops

Ex: She caught the morning express to the city center. 
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departure
departure
[noun]

the act of leaving a place, especially to begin a journey

Ex: Our departure was delayed by bad weather. 
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to commute

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

Ex: The introduction of a company shuttle has made it easier for employees to commute. 
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class
class
[noun]

a group of people, services, objects, etc. categorized based on shared qualities or attributes

Ex: This class of vehicles is subject to stricter safety rules. 
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to board
to board
[Verb]

to get on a means of transportation such as a train, bus, aircraft, ship, etc.

Ex: Passengers were instructed to board the airplane according to their assigned seat rows. 
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terminal
terminal
[noun]

a place or building where passengers or goods arrive, depart, or are transferred during transportation

Ex: Emma waited for Daniel outside the airport terminal. 
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rail
rail
[noun]

a system of tracks for trains

Ex: The goods were transported by rail across the country. 
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local
local
[noun]

a bus, train, etc. that makes all or most of the regular stops, allowing people to get on or off

Ex: We took the local because the express did not stop at our station. 
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aboard
aboard
[Adverb]

on or into a vehicle such as a bus, train, plane, etc.

Ex: The passengers were already aboard when the train left the station. 
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compartment

any of the separate sections within a passenger train carriage, typically enclosed by walls and equipped with seats

Ex: We booked a private compartment for our overnight train journey. 
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junction
junction
[noun]

a place where two or more roads, railway lines, routes, or similar paths meet, join, or cross

Ex: Turn right at the next junction and continue toward the town center. 
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carsick
carsick
[Adjective]

feeling sick because of the motions experienced while traveling in a car

Ex: She felt carsick after the long, winding road trip through the mountains. 
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crossroad
crossroad
[noun]

the place where a road is crossed by another

Ex: The small village is located at the crossroad of two major highways. 
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driving licence

an official document that shows someone is qualified to drive a motor vehicle

Ex: She finally obtained her driving licence after passing the road test on her first attempt. 
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global positioning system

a satellite system that shows a place, thing, or person's exact position using signals

Ex: She used her GPS to find the quickest route to her destination during the road trip. 
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license number

the numbers and letters on the plates at the front and back of a vehicle

Ex: He wrote down the license number of the car that was parked in front of his driveway. 
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pavement
pavement
[noun]

the hard surface of a road, usually made of asphalt or concrete

Ex: Rain made the pavement slippery. 
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sidewalk
sidewalk
[noun]

a pathway typically made of concrete or asphalt at the side of a street for people to walk on

Ex: She walked along the sidewalk on her way to the bus stop. 
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traffic jam

a large number of bikes, cars, buses, etc. that are waiting in lines behind each other which move very slowly

Ex: They were late to the meeting due to a traffic jam on the highway. 
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avenue
avenue
[noun]

a wide street in a town or city, often with trees or buildings along both sides

Ex: They live on a quiet avenue near the city center. 
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bypass
bypass
[noun]

a highway or route built to divert traffic around a town or city center

Ex: The new bypass reduced congestion in the downtown area. 
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parking ticket

a notice issued by authorities, typically a fine, given to a driver for violating parking regulations

Ex: He received a parking ticket for leaving his car in a no-parking zone. 
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business class

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

Ex: Flying in business class offers more comfort and amenities compared to economy. 
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round trip

a journey to a destination and back to the point of departure

Ex: We booked a round trip to Paris for the weekend. 
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arrival
arrival
[noun]

the act of arriving at a place from somewhere else

Ex: The train's arrival was announced on the station's loudspeaker. 
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airline
airline
[noun]

a company that provides regular air transportation for passengers or goods

Ex: The airline operates daily flights between Chicago and New York. 
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international
international
[Adjective]

happening in or between more than one country

Ex: He is an international student studying in a university abroad. 
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immigration

the fact or process of coming to another country to permanently live there

Ex: The country has seen a rise in immigration due to its strong job market and high quality of life. 
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