C2 Level Wordlist - Transportation

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Transportation, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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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 .

funicular [noun]

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

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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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

autogiro [noun]

an aircraft with rotating blades driven by engine power for lift

Ex: The autogiro 's versatility makes it ideal for various aerial missions .

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 .

velocipede [noun]

an old type of bicycle that is moved forward by pedal

Ex: The velocipede had large front wheels and small back wheels .

gondola [noun]

a long, narrow boat used for transportation in Venice

Ex: The gondola passed under numerous bridges during our journey .

pneumatic tube system [noun]

a network of tubes that uses compressed air or vacuum to transport small items or documents quickly and securely within a building or facility

Ex: The large office building implemented a pneumatic tube system for efficient internal mail delivery across multiple floors .

catamaran [noun]

a type of watercraft featuring two parallel hulls that are typically connected by a deck or trampoline

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Segway [noun]

a self-balancing electric vehicle used for short-distance transportation

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magnetic levitation [noun]

a transportation system that uses magnetic fields to propel vehicles without contact with the ground

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tuk-tuk [noun]

a compact, three-wheeled taxi popular in many Asian cities

Ex: The brightly decorated tuk-tuk caught everyone ’s eye as it zipped past the traditional taxis on the road .

amphibious vehicle [noun]

a type of transportation that is capable of operating on both land and water

Ex: The amphibious vehicle 's propellers allowed it to move swiftly in the water .

hydrofoil [noun]

a fast boat fitted with winglike structures beneath the hull that lift it above the water's surface at high speed

Ex: Hydrofoils are known for their high-speed performance .

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 hot-wire [verb]

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

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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 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 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 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 coast [verb]

to move effortlessly, often downhill, without using power

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

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 .

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Size and Magnitude	Weight and Stability	Quantity	Intensity
Pace	Shapes	Importance and Essentiality	Commonness and Uniqueness
Difficulty and Challenge	Price and Luxuriousness	Quality	Success and Wealth
Failure and Poverty	Body Shape	Age and Appearance	Comprehension and Intelligence
Personal Traits	Emotional States	Trigerring Emotions	Feelings
Relationship Dynamics and Connections	Social and Moral Behaviors	Tastes and Smells	Sounds
Textures	Thoughts and Decisions	Complaint and Criticism	Harmony and Discord
Communication and Discussion	Body Language and Emotional Actions	Order and Permission	Advice and Influence
Honor and Admiration	Request and Answer	Attempt and Prevention	Changing and Forming
Movements	Preparing Food	Food and Drinks	Natural Environment
Animals	Weather and Temperature	Disaster and Pollution	Work Environment
Occupations	Accommodation	Transportation	Tourism and Migration
Hobbies and Routines	Sports	Arts	Cinema and Theater
Literature	Music	Clothes and Fashion	Architecture
History	Culture and Custom	Society	Religion
Philosophy	Linguistics	Politics	Law
Crime	Punishment	War and Army	Government
Education	Media	Technology and Internet	Marketing and Advertisement
Shopping	Business and Management	Finance	Scientific Fields and Studies
Medicine	Health Condition	Recovery and Treatment	Human Body
Psychology	Biology	Chemistry	Physics
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