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Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL - Transportation

Here you will learn some English words about transportation, such as "aerial", "aviator", "derail", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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Advanced Words Needed for TOEFL
airliner
[noun]

a large aircraft for transporting passengers

Ex: During the flight , airliner encountered turbulence but the experienced crew handled it with professionalism .
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aviator
[noun]

a person who operates an aircraft

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a continuous moving surface or strip, used for transporting objects from one part of a building to another, especially in a factory or an airport

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customs
[noun]

the place at an airport or port where passengers' bags are checked for illegal goods as they enter a country

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to derail
[Verb]

(of a train) to accidentally go off the tracks

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to hail
[Verb]

to signal an approaching taxi or bus to stop

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monorail
[noun]

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

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porter
[noun]

someone whose job is carrying people's baggage, particularly at airports, hotels, etc.

Ex: The porter handled a constant stream of luggage with ease during the busy holiday season .
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a device in a motor vehicle used to maintain a constant speed that is based on the preference of the driver

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a large car in which the engine delivers power to all four wheels

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tanker
[noun]

a ship, aircraft, or road vehicle for carrying liquids, particularly crude oil or gas in large quantities

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sedan
[noun]

a car having a closed body with two or four doors and a separated trunk in the back

Ex: The dealership sedans in a variety of colors and models .
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to anchor
[Verb]

to moor a ship or boat to the bottom of the sea to stop it from moving away

Ex: The fishing boat anchored in a prime fishing spot , allowing the anglers to cast their lines and wait for the catch .
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ashore
[Adverb]

toward the land from the direction of a ship or the sea

Ex: The tide brought shells and ashore, creating a natural shoreline collection .
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the time at which one is likely to arrive at one's destination

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the time at which an aircraft, ship, etc. is scheduled for departure

Ex: The captain announced estimated time of departure for the ferry , advising passengers to board promptly to ensure an on-time departure .
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offshore
[Adverb]

in the sea, but not too far from the coast

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