Lesson 149/202 · 24 words · 0 learned

B1 · Places, travel & transport

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location(noun)
/ləʊˈkeɪʃn/
a place where something happens or exists; the position of something
The location of the meeting was changed from the Red Room to the Green Room
Disney World was the perfect location for the annual meeting since many members could bring their families
Synonymsplacesitespotpositionareavenuelocale
Antonymsdisplacementremovalrelocationmobility
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explore(verb)
/ɪkˈsplɔːr/
to travel to or around an area or a country in order to learn about it
The collector likes to explore antique shops looking for bargains
While his mother shopped for clothes, Michael wandered off to explore the toy section
Synonymsinvestigateexamineresearchsurveyprobediscoverscout
Antonymsignoreneglectoverlookdisregard
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remote(adjective)
/rɪˈməʊt/
far away from places where other people live
We took the train out of the city and found a remote hotel in the country for the weekend
I was surprised to find train service to such a remote location
Synonymsisolateddistantsecludedfarawayoutlying
Antonymsnearcloseaccessiblecentralpopulated
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reservation(noun)
/ˌrezərˈveɪʃn/
an arrangement to keep a hotel room, table or service for a guest at a future time
I have a reservation for three nights under the name Nguyen.
The reservations team confirms every booking by email.
Synonymsbookingappointmentarrangementengagementprearrangement
Antonymscancellationwalk-inunreserved
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border(noun)
/ˈbɔːrdər/
the line that divides two countries or areas; the land near this line
We crossed the border into France early in the morning.
Synonymsboundaryedgemarginfrontiervergerimperimeter
Antonymscentermiddleinterior
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eastern(adjective)
/ˈiːstərn/
located in the east or facing east
the eastern slopes of the mountain
Eastern Europe
Synonymseastorientalsunrise
Antonymswesternwestoccidental
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neighbourhood(noun)
/ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a district or an area of a town; the people who live there
He shouted so loudly that the whole neighbourhood could hear him.
We grew up in the same neighbourhood.
Synonymsvicinitycommunitylocalitydistrictarea
Antonymsafardistanceremoteness
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entrance(noun)
/ˈentrəns/
a door, gate, passage, etc. used for entering a room, building or place
The entrance to the theatre is full of people.
A lighthouse marks the entrance to the harbour.
Synonymsentryaccessgatewayportalingress
Antonymsexitegressdepartureway out
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western(adjective)
/ˈwestərn/
located in the west or facing west
Western Europe
the western slopes of the mountain
Synonymswestwardwesterlyoccidental
Antonymseasternoriental
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northern(adjective)
/ˈnɔːrðərn/
located in the north or facing north; connected with or typical of the north part of the world or a region
northern Scotland
a northern accent
Synonymsnorthnortherlypolarborealarctic
Antonymssouthernsouthaustral
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arrival(noun)
/əˈraɪvl/
an act of coming or being brought to a place
We apologize for the late arrival of the train.
the arrival of the mail in the morning
Synonymscomingappearanceentranceadventaccession
Antonymsdepartureleavingexitabsencegoing
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global(adjective)
/ˈɡləʊbl/
covering or affecting the whole world
At present, global warming became a serious issue.
the company's domestic and global markets
Synonymsworldwideinternationaluniversalcomprehensive
Antonymslocalregionalnationaldomestic
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path(noun)
/pæθ/
a way or track that is built or is made by the action of people walking
The path led up a steep hill.
the garden path
Synonymswayroutetrailcoursetrackdirectionroad
Antonymsdeviationdetourimpassedead end
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departure(noun)
/dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
an act of leaving a place
Our departure was delayed because of bad weather.
They had received no news of him since his departure from the island.
Synonymsleavinggoingexitexitsetting offtakeoffgoing away
Antonymsarrivalcomingstaying
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captain(noun)
/ˈkæptɪn/
the pilot in command of a commercial aircraft, or the person in charge of a ship, with final responsibility for safety
The captain decided to divert because a passenger needed urgent medical care.
After ten years as a first officer, he was promoted to captain.
Synonymscommanderleaderchiefhead
Antonymscrewfollowersubordinate
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port(noun)
/pɔːrt/
a town or city with a harbour , especially one where ships load and unload goods
There are all kinds of commercial ships in the port.
Synonymsharbordockquaypierwaterfrontanchorageroadstead
Antonymsopen sealandinterior
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tent(noun)
/tent/
a shelter made of a large sheet of canvas , nylon , etc. that is supported by poles and ropes fixed to the ground, and is used especially for camping
Let’s first put up our tent before making lunch.
Food will be served in the hospitality tent(= for example at an outdoor show).
Synonymspavilionmarqueesheltercanvastabernacle
Antonymshousebuildingpermanent structure
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attraction(noun)
/əˈtrækʃn/
an interesting or lively place to go or thing to do
The Imperial City is Hue’s greatest attraction.
Sexual attraction is a large part of falling in love.
Synonymsappealcharmmagnetisminterestlure
Antonymsrepulsiondeterrentdislikeantipathy
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southern(adjective)
/ˈsʌðərn/
located in the south or facing south; connected with or typical of the south part of the world or a region
the southern slopes of the mountains
southern Spain
Synonymssouthsouthwarddown southaustral
Antonymsnorthernnorth
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worldwide(adjective, adverb)
/ˌwɜːrldˈwaɪd/
affecting all parts of the world
Viet Nam has been known worldwide because of many beautiful landscapes.
Synonymsgloballyinternationallyuniversallywidelyextensively
Antonymslocallynationallyregionallydomestically
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expedition(noun)
/ˌekspəˈdɪʃn/
an organized journey with a particular purpose, especially to find out about a place that is not well known
He went on an expedition to the North Pole.
Synonymsjourneyvoyagequestexplorationadventureexcursionouting
Antonymsstayretreatinactionstasis
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helicopter(noun)
/ˈhelɪkɑːptər/
an aircraft without wings that has large blades (= long flat parts) on top that go round. It can fly straight up from the ground and can also stay in one position in the air.
He knows how to fly a helicopter.
Synonymschopperwhirlybirdcopter
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queue(noun)
/kjuː/
a line of people, cars, etc. waiting for something or to do something
We stood in a long queue for tickets.
Synonymslinesequenceprocessionfile
Antonymsdisorderchaos
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setting(noun)
/ˈsetɪŋ/
an environment where something is located; the place at which something happens
The movie's setting is a small town in the 1950s.
Synonymsenvironmentlocationcontextscenebackground
Antonymsdisplacementuprooting