Login
Essential Words Needed for TOEFL - Transportation
Here you will learn some English words about transportation, such as "terminal", "runway", "navigate", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.
Review
Flashcard
Spelling
Quiz
connection
[noun]
a means of transportation that is used by a passenger after getting off a previous one to continue their journey
terminal
[noun]
a building where trains, buses, planes, or ships start or finish their journey
air traffic control
[noun]
the process or act of controlling and directing the aircrafts during their flight which happens in the control tower using radio
to board
[verb]
to get on a means of transportation such as a train, bus, aircraft, ship, etc.
runway
[noun]
a strip of ground with a hard surface on which aircraft land or take off from
cabin crew
[noun]
the group of people whose job is looking after the passengers on an aircraft
excess baggage
[noun]
luggage that weighs more than the amount each passenger is allowed on a flight without paying extra money
control tower
[noun]
the tallest building at an airport from which aircraft's movements are controlled
to navigate
[verb]
to choose the direction of and guide a vehicle, ship, etc., especially by using a map
jet lag
[noun]
the confusion and tiredness one can experience after a long flight, particularly when the origin is in a much different time zone than the destination
landing card
[noun]
a card that a passenger on a ship or airplane fills in with their personal information and then gives to officials upon arrival
boarding pass
[noun]
a ticket or card that passengers must show to be allowed on a ship or plane
baggage claim
[noun]
the area at an airport where passengers can collect their cases, bags, etc. after they land
transfer
[noun]
a ticket with which a passenger can continue their journey on another means of transportation
freight
[noun]
goods carried by aircraft, trains, trucks, or ships; the transportation of goods using this method
signpost
[noun]
a sign that provides information such as the distance to a certain place or its direction, usually found at the side of a road
autopilot
[noun]
a system or device in a ship or aircraft that can keep it on a preset course
Download LanGeek app