Lesson 114/202 · 20 words · 0 learned

A2 · Places, travel & transport (1)

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guide(noun)
/ɡaɪd/
a person who shows other people the way to a place, especially somebody employed to show tourists around interesting places
Our guide showed us around the old town and told us about its history.
Synonymsleadermentorcounseloradvisordirectorconductorpilot
Antonymsfollowerdisciplelostmisled
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pack(verb)
/pæk/
to put clothes, etc. into a bag in preparation for a trip away from home
Don't forget to pack your passport before the trip.
Synonymsbundlepackageparcelcollectiongroup
Antonymsdispersescatterindividual
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camp(noun)
/kæmp/
a place where people live temporarily in tents or temporary buildings
The children stayed at a summer camp near the lake.
Synonymsoutdoorsbivouacencamppitch a tentrough it
Antonymsindoorshotelresorturbancivilized
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castle(noun)
/ˈkæsl/
a large strong building with thick, high walls and towers, built in the past by kings or queens, or other important people, to defend themselves against attack
Windsor Castle
a medieval castle
Synonymsfortresscitadelstrongholdpalacekeep
Antonymshutshackcottagehovelopen field
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international(adjective)
/ˌɪntərˈnæʃnəl/
connected with or involving two or more countries
Jane is joining an international camp with 30 students from different countries.
international relations
Synonymsglobalworldwidemultinationaltransnationaluniversal
Antonymsnationaldomesticlocalregional
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camping(noun)
/ˈkæmpɪŋ/
living in a tent, etc. on holiday
Do you go camping?
a camping trip
Synonymstentingoutdoorsroughing itouting
Antonymsindoorsstaying homehotelurban
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bridge(noun)
/brɪdʒ/
a structure that is built over a road, railway, river, etc. so that people, vehicles, etc. can cross from one side to the other
We crossed the bridge over the River Windrush.
I've read the whole book from beginning to end and still can't understand it.
Synonymsviaductoverpassspancausewayflyover
Antonymschasmgapgulfdivide
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motorcycle(noun)
/ˈməʊtərsaɪkl/
a road vehicle with two wheels, driven by an engine, with one seat for the driver and often a seat for a passenger behind the driver
Riding a motorcycle can be fun and exciting, but it's also dangerous.
Synonymsbikemotorbikecycle
Antonymscarautomobile
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cycle(verb)
/ˈsaɪkl/
to ride a bicycle; to travel by bicycle
I cycle every day.
a cycle route/track
Synonymsbicycleridepedal
Antonymswalkdriveremainstay
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driving(noun)
/ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
the way that somebody drives a vehicle; the act of driving
driving lessons
dangerous driving
Synonymsoperatingpilotingsteeringnavigating
Antonymspassengeridlestationary
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lorry(noun)
/ˈlɔːri/
a large vehicle for carrying heavy loads by road
a lorry driver
Emergency food supplies were brought in by lorry.
Synonymstrucksemi-truck18-wheelervan
Antonymscarbicyclescootermotorcycle
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adventure(noun)
/ədˈventʃər/
an unusual, exciting or dangerous experience, journey or series of events
Do you like the cartoon “The adventure of yellow bee”?
adventure stories
Synonymsjourneyexpeditionquestexploitescapadeexperience
Antonymsroutinedullnessstabilityboredominaction
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engine(noun)
/ˈendʒɪn/
the part of a vehicle that produces power to make the vehicle move
a diesel/petrol engine
I switched/turned the engine off.
Synonymsmotormachinepowerplant
AntonymsNone
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abroad(adverb)
/əˈbrɔːd/
in or to a foreign country
imports of cheap food from abroad
For a holiday abroad you need a valid passport.
Synonymsoverseasinternationallyin another countryin foreign landsaway
Antonymshomelocallydomesticallyin country
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foreign(adjective)
/ˈfɔːrən/
in or from a country that is not your own
I studied at the University of Foreign Language.
a foreign-owned company
Synonymsalienexternalexoticnonnativeoverseas
Antonymsdomesticnativefamiliarlocal
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lost(adjective)
/lɔːst/
unable to find your way; not knowing where you are
We always get lost in London.
We're completely lost.
Synonymsmisplacedgone astraymissingdisorientedconfused
Antonymsfoundlocatedsavedon coursedirected
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accident(noun)
/ˈæksɪdənt/
an unpleasant event, especially in a vehicle, that happens unexpectedly and causes injury or damage
I saw an accident this morning.
I didn't mean to break it— it was an accident.
Synonymsmishapincidentcrashcollisiondisastercalamity
Antonymsintentiondesignplandeliberate actpurpose
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crowded(adjective)
/ˈkraʊdɪd/
having a lot of people or too many people
Many people live in Hanoi, so it's very crowded.
Synonymspackedcongestedovercrowdedthrongedjammedteeming
Antonymsemptydesertedunpopulatedsparsevacant
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airline(noun)
/ˈerlaɪn/
a company that provides regular flights to take passengers and goods to different places
I booked a flight with the airline.
Synonymscarrierair carrierair transport company
Antonymsground transportationsea transportation
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flying(noun)
/ˈflaɪɪŋ/
travelling in an aircraft
I'm terrified of flying.