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Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Means of Transportation

Here you will learn some English words about means of transportation, such as "fighter", "shuttle", "car", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
aircraft
[noun]

any flying vehicle

Ex: The aircraft's wings glinted in the sunlight as it prepared for takeoff .
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an extremely large balloon filled with heated air, which enables it to float and travel through the sky

Ex: She fulfilled her dream of flying in a hot-air balloon during her vacation .
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fighter
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a military aircraft that is designed to attack enemy aircraft and fly very fast

Ex: The fighter jets performed impressive aerial maneuvers during the airshow .
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bomber
[noun]

an aircraft that can drop bombs

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parachute
[noun]

an object that allows a person or thing to slowly come to the ground after dropping from a flying aircraft

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vehicle
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a means of transportation used to carry people or goods from one place to another, typically on roads or tracks

Ex: The accident involved three vehicles.
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a vehicle such as a bus, train, or ship with two levels on top of one another, providing additional seating capacity

Ex: Double-decker airplanes are used for long-haul flights , accommodating more passengers and offering additional amenities .
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a railroad car used for transporting goods

Ex: The railroad company invested in new , more efficient freight cars to improve cargo transport capabilities .
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shuttle
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a means of transportation that frequently travels between two places

Ex: The university provides a shuttle service for students living off-campus .
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a type of bus that has only one floor

Ex: The tour guide told us that the single-decker was more comfortable for the winding road .
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a train that transports passengers to and from a port

Ex: Many tourists take the boat train to avoid the hassle of finding parking near the ferry terminal .
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camper
[noun]

a vehicle in which people can sleep and live when traveling

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minibus
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a small passenger-carrying vehicle that is larger than a typical car but smaller than a full-sized bus

Ex: The tour company offers guided city tours in a comfortable , air-conditioned minibus.
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a large vehicle used for transporting furniture and other goods from one place to another

Ex: After packing up their old house , they followed the moving van in their car to their new home .
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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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car
[noun]

one of the separate parts of a train where passengers sit

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cab
[noun]

the part of a truck, bus, or train where the driver sits

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scooter
[noun]

a light motor vehicle with a floorboard on which the rider puts their legs, and with wheels of usually small size

Ex: After learning how to balance , he confidently rode his scooter for the first time without assistance .
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deck
[noun]

a ship or boat's upper outside floor

Ex: We walked around the deck to explore the ship .
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cockpit
[noun]

the place where the pilot of an aircraft sits

Ex: The cockpit of the plane was surprisingly spacious .
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container
[noun]

a large metal box that is used for transporting goods on ships, trains, etc.

Ex: The container was filled with electronics destined for international markets .
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crossing
[noun]

a place where one is able to safely cross something, particularly a street

Ex: He stopped his car to allow pedestrians to pass at the crossing.
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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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junction
[noun]

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

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a road providing access to another road or to a specific place

Ex: The fire trucks used the access road behind the building to get to the scene .
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tunnel
[noun]

a passage dug through or under a mountain or a structure, typically for cars, trains, people, etc.

Ex: The subway system includes several tunnels that connect different parts of the city .
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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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crosswalk
[noun]

a marked place where people walk across a street

Ex: The police officer reminded drivers to yield to pedestrians at the crosswalk.
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boulevard
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a wide street in a town or city, typically with trees on each side or in the middle

Ex: He rode his bike down the bike lane of the boulevard, enjoying the scenic views .
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an area where two or more roads join and all the traffic must move in the same direction around a circular structure

Ex: If you miss your exit in the traffic circle, just go around again until you can get off at the right one .
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fork
[noun]

the point at which a river, road, etc. splits into two parts; one of these parts

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the part of a road where vehicles can go faster due to light traffic there

Ex: The new express lane has made my daily commute so much smoother .
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off-road
[Adjective]

able to be driven or ridden on rough ground

Ex: Off-road racing requires durable and powerful vehicles.
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limousine
[noun]

a large, luxurious, and expensive car with a partition between the passengers and the driver

Ex: Celebrities often hire limousines for red carpet events , arriving in elegance and sophistication .
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Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL
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