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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

the act of arranging something, such as a seat or a hotel room to be kept for you to use later at a particular time

Ex: His reservation was canceled due to a payment issue .
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nonstop
nonstop
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She prefers nonstop flights to save time on long trips.
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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: The express bus takes just one hour instead of two.
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departure
departure
[noun]

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

Ex: He packed his bags in anticipation of his departure for the backpacking trip .
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to commute

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

Ex: Despite the distance , the flexible work hours allow employees to commute during off-peak times .
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class
class
[noun]

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

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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: The flight attendants asked the passengers to board in an orderly fashion .
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terminal
terminal
[noun]

a building where trains, buses, planes, or ships start or finish their journey

Ex: A taxi stand is located just outside the terminal.
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rail
rail
[noun]

a system of tracks for trains

Ex: Freight moves efficiently by rail.
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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

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aboard
aboard
[Adverb]

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

Ex: All tourists were aboard the cruise ship by sunset.
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compartment

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

Ex: The conductor announced that refreshments were available in the dining compartment.
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junction
junction
[noun]

the place where two or more things such as roads or railways cross

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carsick
carsick
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The winding roads made everyone in the backseat carsick.
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crossroad
crossroad
[noun]

the place where a road is crossed by another

Ex: The crossroad was a common meeting point for travelers in ancient times .
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driving licence

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

Ex: She misplaced her driving licence and had to apply for a replacement at the local motor vehicle department .
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global positioning system

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

Ex: The GPS provided real-time updates on her location.
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license number

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

Ex: They used the license number to track the history of the vehicle before purchasing it .
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pavement
pavement
[noun]

the hard surface of a road covered with concrete or tarmac

Ex: The cyclist preferred riding on the pavement rather than on the rough gravel .
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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: The sidewalk was crowded with pedestrians during rush hour .
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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: The traffic jam cleared up after the accident was cleared from the road .
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avenue
avenue
[noun]

a wide straight street in a town or a city, usually with buildings and trees on both sides

Ex: He crossed the avenue at the pedestrian crossing , waiting for the traffic light to change .
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bypass
bypass
[noun]

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

Ex: Locals prefer the old road , even though the bypass is faster .
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parking ticket

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

Ex: He tried to argue the parking ticket was unfair , but the officer disagreed .
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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: Some airlines offer lie-flat seats and personalized service in their business class cabins .
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round trip

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

Ex: The round trip from New York to Boston takes about four hours .
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arrival
arrival
[noun]

the act of arriving at a place from somewhere else

Ex: The arrival of the train was announced over the loudspeaker .
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airline
airline
[noun]

‌a company or business that provides air transportation services for people and goods

Ex: The airline offers daily flights from New York to London .
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international
international
[Adjective]

happening in or between more than one country

Ex: They hosted an international art exhibition showcasing works from around the world .
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immigration

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

Ex: After decades of immigration, the neighborhood has become a vibrant , multicultural community .
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