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Public Transportation Vocabulary - Matatu

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Public Transportation Vocabulary
bus
bus
[noun]

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

Ex: The bus was full , so I had to stand for the entire journey .
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van
van
[noun]

a big vehicle without back windows, smaller than a truck, used for carrying people or things

Ex: The florist 's van was filled with colorful blooms , ready to be delivered to customers .
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public transport

the system of transport including buses, trains, etc. that are available for everyone to use, provided by the government or by companies

Ex: He often takes public transport to work , enjoying the opportunity to read or listen to music during his commute .
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private
private
[Adjective]

used by or belonging to only a particular individual, group, institution, etc.

Ex: They rented a private cabin for their vacation in the mountains .
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to offer
to offer
[Verb]

to present something for potential purchase or use

Ex: This restaurant offers a diverse menu with dishes from various countries .
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ride
ride
[noun]

a journey on a horse, bicycle, automobile, or machine

Ex: The taxi ride to the airport was smooth and efficient , allowing them to arrive in time for their flight .
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fee
fee
[noun]

the money that is paid to a professional or an organization for their services

Ex: There 's an additional fee if you require expedited shipping for your order .
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over time
over time
[Adverb]

as time passes or progresses

Ex: The project became more successful over time.
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useful
useful
[Adjective]

providing help when needed

Ex: Having a mentor at work can be useful in guiding career decisions and providing valuable insights .
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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

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

Ex: The shopping bag was heavy because it had to carry groceries for the whole family .
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passenger
passenger
[noun]

someone traveling in a vehicle, aircraft, ship, etc. who is not the pilot, driver, or a crew member

Ex: The passenger on the cruise ship enjoyed a view of the ocean from her cabin .
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to follow
to follow
[Verb]

to go or move along a particular path, route, river, etc.

Ex: You need to follow the river downstream to find the hidden cave .
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set
set
[Adjective]

decided, determined, or established by authority or prior agreement

Ex: The time for departure is set in advance.
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route
route
[noun]

a fixed way between two places, along which a bus, plane, ship, etc. regularly travels

Ex: The cruise ship followed a route along the Mediterranean coast .
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to pick up

to take and lift something or someone up

Ex: The police officer picks up the evidence with a gloved hand .
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to drop off

to take a person or thing to a predetermined location and leave afterwards

Ex: He dropped off his friend at the airport early in the morning .
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steering wheel

the wheel that a driver holds or turns to make a vehicle move in different directions

Ex: He gripped the steering wheel tightly as he navigated through the slippery conditions .
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helper
helper
[noun]

a person who assists in completing a task or reaching a goal

Ex: In the kitchen , the chef relied on his helper to prep ingredients and keep the workspace clean .
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to collect

to gather payments owed by individuals or entities

Ex: The library implemented a new system to collect fines for overdue books .
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cheap
cheap
[Adjective]

having a low price

Ex: The shirt she bought was very cheap; she got it on sale .
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market
market
[noun]

a public place where people buy and sell groceries

Ex: They visited the farmers ' market on Saturday mornings to buy fresh fruits and vegetables .
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bright
bright
[Adjective]

(of colors) intense and easy to see

Ex: The sky was a bright blue on a clear sunny day.
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decoration

an item added to make something look attractive or festive

Ex: Festivals often involve lights and colorful decorations.
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painting
painting
[noun]

a picture created by paint

Ex: This painting captures the beauty of the night sky filled with stars .
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sticker
sticker
[noun]

a small piece of paper or plastic with a sticky substance on one side that can be attached to an object as a label, decoration, or indicator

Ex: A warning sticker was placed on the package .
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light
light
[noun]

an object or device that produces brightness, often an electronic item like a lamp

Ex: She turned on the light to read her book .
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environment

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

Ex: The melting polar ice caps are a clear sign of changes in our environment.
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to reduce
to reduce
[Verb]

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

Ex: The chef suggested using alternative ingredients to reduce the calorie content of the dish .
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to lower
to lower
[Verb]

to reduce something in degree, amount, quality, or strength

Ex: The teacher lowered the difficulty of the exam to ensure fairness for all students .
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pollution
pollution
[noun]

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

Ex: The pollution caused by plastic waste is a growing environmental crisis .
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traffic
traffic
[noun]

the coming and going of cars, airplanes, people, etc. in an area at a particular time

Ex: Traffic on the subway was unusually light early in the morning .
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contest
contest
[noun]

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

Ex: The chess contest between the two grandmasters lasted for hours .
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to show off

to proudly display the positive qualities or attributes of something in order to showcase its best features

Ex: The chef showed off culinary expertise in preparing the exquisite dish .
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creative
creative
[Adjective]

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

Ex: My friend is very creative, she designed and sewed her own dress for the party .
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