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Public Transportation Vocabulary
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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public transportation

the system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, etc. that are available to everyone and provided by the government or companies

Ex: He fell asleep on the public transportation and missed his stop. 
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coin
coin
[noun]

a piece of metal, typically round and flat, used as money, issued by governments

Ex: She found a rare coin from the 19th century while cleaning out her grandfather's attic. 
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nickel
nickel
[noun]

a five-cent coin of Canada and the US

Ex: He found a nickel on the ground and added it to his coin collection. 
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fare
fare
[noun]

the amount of money we pay to travel with a bus, taxi, plane, etc.

Ex: She bought a monthly pass to save on daily fare expenses. 
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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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to pick up

to take and lift something or someone up

Ex: He picked the suitcase up and walked to the taxi stand. 
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to drop off

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

Ex: The taxi driver agreed to drop off the passengers at the airport. 
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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: She often reads a book to pass the time when she's a passenger on long road trips. 
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convenient
convenient
[Adjective]

favorable or well-suited for a specific purpose or situation

Ex: The meeting time was convenient for everyone involved. 
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to own
to own
[Verb]

to have something as for ourselves

Ex: She currently owns a small business in the downtown area. 
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fixed
fixed
[Adjective]

incapable of being changed or moved or undone; e.g

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market
market
[noun]

a public place where people buy and sell groceries

Ex: He set up a stand at the market to sell homemade jams and preserves. 
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cheap
cheap
[Adjective]

having a low price

Ex: He found a cheap flight deal for his vacation. 
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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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traffic
traffic
[noun]

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

Ex: The traffic on the highway was heavy during rush hour. 
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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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multiple
multiple
[Adjective]

consisting of or involving several parts, elements, or people

Ex: The project required multiple steps to complete successfully. 
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cultural
cultural
[Adjective]

involving a society's customs, traditions, beliefs, and other related matters

Ex: The museum features exhibits showcasing various cultural artifacts from around the world. 
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to represent

to be an image, sign, symbol, etc. of something

Ex: The national flag represents the unity of the country. 
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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 visit
to visit
[Verb]

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

Ex: During their vacation, they planned to visit famous landmarks and historical sites in the city. 
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boardwalk
boardwalk
[noun]

a walkway made of wooden boards; usually at seaside

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casino
casino
[noun]

a place where people play and bet their money on gambling games

Ex: The casino was filled with the sounds of slot machines and excited players. 
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jitney
jitney
[noun]

a small bus or van that operates on a flexible route and often picks up passengers at irregular intervals

Ex: The jitney service provided transportation to remote areas not served by regular buses. 
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bus
bus
[noun]

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

Ex: I prefer sitting near the window when I'm on the bus. 
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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 family loaded their camping gear into the van and set off on their weekend adventure. 
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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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flexible
flexible
[Adjective]

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

Ex: Her flexible approach to problem-solving made her an excellent team member. 
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route
route
[noun]

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

Ex: She looked at the route map before her road trip. 
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