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Public Transportation Vocabulary - Funicular

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funicular
funicular
[noun]

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

Ex: Tourists flocked to ride the historic funicular, which had been operating for over a century, connecting the lower town to the hilltop castle. 
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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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steep
steep
[Adjective]

(of a surface) having a sharp slope or angle, making it difficult to climb or walk up

Ex: The steep hill made the hike challenging, requiring extra effort to ascend. 
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hill
hill
[noun]

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

Ex: From the top of the hill, you can see the whole city. 
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car
car
[noun]

a conveyance for passengers or freight on a cable railway

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to connect

to be joined or linked together

Ex: The two rivers connect at the confluence, creating a larger watercourse. 
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cable
cable
[noun]

a thick rope made of wire or hemp, often used for lifting, towing, or securing objects

Ex: A strong cable is essential for sailing, providing durability in rough waters. 
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to invent
to invent
[Verb]

to make or design something that did not exist before

Ex: Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb, revolutionizing illumination. 
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useful
useful
[Adjective]

providing help when needed

Ex: The first aid kit is packed with supplies, making it incredibly useful in emergencies. 
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mountain
mountain
[noun]

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

Ex: I took a photo of the mountain peak, capturing its majestic beauty. 
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tourist
tourist
[noun]

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

Ex: As a tourist in Paris, she made sure to visit the Louvre Museum. 
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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

Ex: She used a backpack to carry her books to school. 
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to travel
to travel
[Verb]

to move or circulate from one location to another

Ex: The gossip about the celebrity scandal traveled through the tabloids. 
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environment

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

Ex: Conserving water is beneficial for the environment. 
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energy
energy
[noun]

a source of power that can be used to produce heat, light, or to operate different machines

Ex: Solar panels provide energy for the house. 
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to reduce
to reduce
[Verb]

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

Ex: The company decided to reduce the prices of its products to attract more customers. 
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pollution
pollution
[noun]

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

Ex: The pollution in the lake has made the water toxic to fish and plants. 
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to ride
to ride
[Verb]

to travel in a vehicle such as a bus, car, etc.

Ex: He prefers to ride the bus to work instead of driving. 
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experience

the skill and knowledge we gain from doing, feeling, or seeing things

Ex: Her years of experience as a chef have made her an expert in the kitchen. 
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local
local
[noun]

an inhabitant of a particular area or community

Ex: The locals were very welcoming to the new residents in the neighborhood. 
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alike
alike
[Adverb]

used to say that one meant both of the people or things one just mentioned

Ex: The new policy benefits students and teachers alike, improving the overall educational experience. 
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in use
in use
[Adjective]

currently being used

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