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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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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
carshare

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

[noun]
funicular

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

[noun]
concourse

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

[noun]
apron

a vast paved area in an airport where aircrafts are parked

[noun]
provisional license

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

[noun]
compact car

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

[noun]
four-wheel drive

a car or truck that can use all four wheels to drive, making it better for rough roads and bad weather

[noun]
tailgate

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

[noun]
rear end

the back portion or tail section of a vehicle

[noun]
autogiro

an aircraft with rotating blades driven by engine power for lift

[noun]
automatic number plate recognition

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

[noun]
velocipede

an old type of bicycle that is moved forward by pedal

[noun]
gondola

a long, narrow boat used for transportation in Venice

[noun]
pneumatic tube system

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

[noun]
catamaran

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

[noun]
segway

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

[noun]
magnetic levitation

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

[noun]
tuk-tuk

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

[noun]
amphibious vehicle

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

[noun]
hydrofoil

a vessel that uses underwater foils to lift its hull above the water, allowing for faster and more efficient travel

[noun]
to ram

to crash violently into an obstacle

[Verb]
to hot-wire

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

[Verb]
to stall

to cause a car's engine to stop working

[Verb]
to moor

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

[Verb]
to reroute

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

[Verb]
to veer

to abruptly turn to a different direction

[Verb]
to gun

to run an engine of a vehicle very quickly

[Verb]
to coast

to move effortlessly, often downhill, without using power

[Verb]
to idle

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

[Verb]
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