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Public Transportation Vocabulary - Monorail

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Public Transportation Vocabulary
monorail
monorail
[noun]

a railway system that has only one rail instead of two, usually in an elevated position

Ex: The city implemented a monorail system to alleviate traffic congestion and provide efficient public transportation. 
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train
train
[noun]

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

Ex: I always enjoy listening to music while traveling on the train. 
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to run
to run
[Verb]

(of a train) to travel along a track on wheels, carrying passengers or goods

Ex: The train runs through the countryside every morning, stopping at several stations along the way. 
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rail
rail
[noun]

a steel track on which trains run

Ex: The rail was shiny and smooth, allowing trains to travel quickly. 
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regular
regular
[Adjective]

standard in type or quality, not different or special in any way

Ex: She bought regular milk instead of low-fat. 
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mono-
mono-
[prefix]

used to form words that relate to concepts or entities that are singular or alone

Ex: The city built a monorail to reduce traffic congestion. 
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steam engine

a machine that uses steam made from boiling water to produce power and make parts move

Ex: The old train was powered by a steam engine. 
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electric motor

a device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy, typically through electromagnetic interactions

Ex: The engineer repaired the electric motor to restore the machine's functionality. 
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to power
to power
[Verb]

to supply with the needed energy to make something work

Ex: Solar panels are used to power many homes in the neighborhood, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. 
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century
century
[noun]

a period of one hundred years

Ex: Climate change is one of the most serious issues of this century. 
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common
common
[Adjective]

frequently found, happening, or seen

Ex: It’s common for people to exchange holiday gifts with friends and family. 
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airport
airport
[noun]

a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

Ex: I always feel a mix of emotions when saying goodbye to loved ones at the airport. 
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theme park

a large park, with machines and games that are all related to a single concept, designed for public entertainment

Ex: They spent the day riding roller coasters at the theme park. 
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to avoid
to avoid
[Verb]

to keep away from or deliberately not do something

Ex: They avoid smoking as it's detrimental to their health. 
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busy
busy
[Adjective]

(of a place) full of activity or people

Ex: The market was busy with shoppers looking for fresh produce. 
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elevated
elevated
[Adjective]

positioned or built above ground level

Ex: The city constructed an elevated highway to reduce traffic congestion on surface streets. 
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bridge
bridge
[noun]

a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other

Ex: They crossed the bridge to reach the other side of the river. 
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pole
pole
[noun]

a long, typically cylindrical piece of wood, metal, or plastic, often used for support, fastening, or structural purposes

Ex: The fence was reinforced with sturdy poles to withstand strong winds. 
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subway
subway
[noun]

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

Ex: I like reading a book during my subway ride. 
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to go
to go
[Verb]

to travel or move in a specific manner or direction

Ex: The train was going too slowly, causing delays for the passengers. 
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up to
up to
[preposition]

indicating that the quantity or count mentioned does not exceed a specified value

Ex: The restaurant can accommodate up to 5 people at each table. 
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crowded
crowded
[Adjective]

(of a space) filled with things or people

Ex: The crowded room was packed with partygoers dancing and chatting. 
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to connect

to join two or more things together

Ex: The electrician will connect the wires to establish the electrical circuit. 
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operating
operating
[Adjective]

relating to the way a machine, device, or system functions or is controlled during use

Ex: The operating speed of the engine is set to 60 miles per hour. 
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visitor
visitor
[noun]

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

Ex: The museum welcomed thousands of visitors during the holiday season. 
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symbol
symbol
[noun]

something that represents an idea, quality, or concept beyond its literal meaning

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future
future
[noun]

the time that will come after the present or the events that will happen then

Ex: She's excited about her future at the new job. 
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