Lesson 115/202 · 19 words · 0 learned

A2 · Places, travel & transport (2)

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site(noun)
/saɪt/
a place where a building, town, etc. was, is or will be located
Once we saw the site, we knew it would be perfect for the event
The manager of the site was most helpful
Synonymslocationspotplaceareavenue
Antonymsnoneabsence
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track(noun)
/træk/
a rough path or road, usually one that has not been built but has been made by people or vehicles passing
a muddy track through the forest
a thorough knowledge of the subject
Synonymspathtrailroutecourseway
Antonymsblockageobstacledetour
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reception(noun)
/rɪˈsepʃn/
the area inside the entrance of a hotel, an office building, etc. where guests or visitors go first when they arrive
the reception desk
We arranged to meet in reception at 6.30.
Synonymswelcomegreetingresponsepartygathering
Antonymsdeparturedismissalrejection
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scene(noun)
/siːn/
the place where something happens, especially something unpleasant
Police arrived quickly at the scene of the accident.
Synonymssettinglocationplaceviewspectacledisplaytableauact
Antonymsobscurityinsignificanceunimportance
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sail(verb)
/seɪl/
to travel on water using sails or an engine
My friends taught me how to sail.
to sail into harbour
Synonymsnavigatecruisevoyageplyboat
Antonymsstayremainanchormoor
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railway(noun)
/ˈreɪlweɪ/
a track with rails on which trains run
The railway is still under construction.
Have you ever traveled by rail?
Synonymsrailroadtracktrain line
Antonymsroadhighwayairway
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platform(noun)
/ˈplætfɔːrm/
the raised area next to the track in a railway station where passengers get on and off trains
The train to Hue leaves from platform 2.
Please stay together on the platform until the train arrives.
Synonymsstagepodiumstandlevelbaseterrace
Antonymsgroundvalleybottom
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traveller(noun)
/ˈtrævələr/
a person who is travelling or who often travels
She is a frequent traveller to Belgium.
He passed the time chatting with fellow travellers.
Synonymstouristwandererglobetrotterwayfarervoyagersightseer
Antonymshomebodysettlerresidentlocal
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region(noun)
/ˈriːdʒən/
a large area of land, usually without exact limits or borders
She comes from a mountainous region.
the Arctic/tropical/desert, etc. regions
Synonymsareazoneterritorydistrictsectorlocale
Antonymsentiretywholeglobality
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passenger(noun)
/ˈpæsɪndʒər/
a person who is travelling in a car, bus, train, plane or ship and who is not driving it or working on it
The passenger felt excited during the trip.
I soon got talking to a fellow passenger on the flight.
Synonymstravelerridercommuterfare-payer
Antonymsdriverpilotconductorcrew
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transport(noun)
/ˈtrænspɔːrt/
a system for carrying people or goods from one place to another using vehicles, roads, etc.
The bicycle is a cheap and efficient means of transport.
Most of our luggage was transported by sea.
Synonymsshipmentconveyancecarriagemovementtransit
Antonymsimmobilitystasisinactivitystationary
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tower(noun)
/ˈtaʊər/
a tall narrow building or part of a building, especially of a church or castle
The Eiffel Tower is the symbol and the tallest structure of France.
the Tower of London
Synonymsturretspireobeliskminaretpillar
Antonymsditchvalleydepressionlowland
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vehicle(noun)
/ˈviːəkl/
a thing that is used for transporting people or goods from one place to another, such as a car or lorry
Are you the driver of this vehicle?
motor vehicles (= cars, buses, lorries/trucks, etc.)
Synonymsautomobilecarmachinetransportconveyance
Antonymsimmobilitystationaryinanimate
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truck(noun)
/trʌk/
a large vehicle for carrying heavy loads by road
My uncle has a truck.
All members of the team have trained in first aid.
Synonymslorrypickuphaulervan
Antonymscarsedanbicyclescooter
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reach(verb)
/riːtʃ/
to arrive at the place that you have been travelling to
I hope this letter reaches you.
They didn't reach the border until after dark.
Synonymsarriveattaincontactget toextend toachieve
Antonymsfall shortmisslose
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tour(noun)
/tʊr/
a journey made for pleasure during which several different towns, countries, etc. are visited
We went on a two-week tour of Italy last summer.
Synonymstripjourneyexcursionoutingexpeditionvoyageramblejaunt
Antonymsstayresidenceimmobilityinactivity
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Route(noun)
/ruːt/
a way that you follow to get from one place to another
Our route will take us through Germany and on to Poland.
Synonymscoursepathwaydirectionitinerarytrajectory
Antonymsdeviationdetourdigressiondeparture
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palace(noun)
/ˈpæləs/
the official home of a king, queen, president, etc.
The royal family lives in a beautiful palace.
Synonymscastlemansionresidenceroyal residence
Antonymshutshackhovel
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parking(noun)
/ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/
the act of stopping a vehicle at a place and leaving it there for a period of time
There is no parking available near the museum.
Synonymscarparkparking lotparking areagarage
Antonymsmovingdriving