Lesson 177/202 · 16 words · 0 learned

B2 · Places, travel & transport

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crash(noun)
/kræʃ/
an accident in which a vehicle hits something, for example another vehicle, usually causing damage and often injuring or killing the passengers
In the Netherlands, hundreds of vehicles were involved in crashes, but no fatalities were reported.
We're going to crash, aren't we?
Synonymscollisionimpactsmashwreckaccident
Antonymsavoidancepreventiondodge
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county(noun)
/ˈkaʊnti/
one of a number of areas that some countries are divided into, each with its own local government
the southern counties
county boundaries
Synonymsshiredistrictregionprovince
Antonymscitymetropolisindependent city
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tunnel(noun)
/ˈtʌnl/
a passage built underground, for example to allow a road or railway to go through a hill, under a river, etc.
a railway/railroad tunnel
the Channel Tunnel
Synonymspassagewayunderpasssubwayboreexcavationshaft
Antonymsopen spacesurface
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motor(noun)
/ˈməʊtər/
a device that uses electricity, petrol, etc. to produce movement and makes a machine, a vehicle, a boat, etc. work
an electric motor
He started the motor.
Synonymsenginemachinegenerator
Antonymsnone (usually relies on something else for motion)static component
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resident(noun)
/ˈrezɪdənt/
a person who lives in a particular place or who has their home there
The local residents are happy with the punctuality of the post office.
There were confrontations between local residents and the police.
Synonymsinhabitantdwelleroccupantcitizenlocal
Antonymsforeignervisitortransientimmigrantnonnative
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zone(noun)
/zəʊn/
an area or a region with a particular feature or use
a war/security/demilitarized, etc. zone
an earthquake/danger, etc. zone
Synonymsarearegiondistrictterritorysectorbeltsphere
Antonymswholeentiretygeneraleverywhere
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barrier(noun)
/ˈbæriər/
an object like a fence that prevents people from moving forward from one place to another
The car crashed into the safety barrier and burst into flames.
Show your ticket at the barrier.
Synonymsobstaclehurdleimpedimentblockadefencewall
Antonymsopeningpathaccesspassage
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estate(noun)
/ɪˈsteɪt/
an area of land with a lot of houses or factories of the same type on it
They live on a large housing estate on the edge of town.
Synonymspropertyholdingslandsreal estate
Antonymspersonal propertyliability
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resort(noun)
/rɪˈzɔːrt/
a place where a lot of people go on holiday
They are going to build a resort here.
a popular holiday resort
Synonymsvacation spotholiday destinationretreattourist centerspa
Antonymscityindustrial areaworkplace
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regional(adjective)
/ˈriːdʒənl/
of or relating to a region
regional variations in pronunciation
regional councils/elections/newspapers
Synonymslocalgeographicterritorialsectionalprovincial
Antonymsnationalinternationalglobaluniversal
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aircraft(noun)
/ˈerkræft/
any vehicle that can fly and carry goods or passengers
fighter/transport/military aircraft
an expert on foreign affairs (= political events in other countries)
Synonymsairplaneplaneflying machine
Antonymsground vehicleshipboat
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urban(adjective)
/ˈɜːrbən/
connected with a town or city
Mary lives in an urban area while her cousin lives in a rural area.
urban renewal/regeneration(= the process of improving the buildings, etc. in the poor parts of a town or city)
Synonymscitymetropolitantownbuilt-upmunicipal
Antonymsruralcountryagrarianbucolicpastoral
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facility(noun)
/fəˈsɪləti/
buildings, services, equipment, etc. that are provided for a particular purpose
Schools and hospitals are necessary facilities.
Synonymsamenityresourceserviceutilityestablishmentbuildingplace
Antonymshindranceobstacleinconveniencedisadvantage
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district(noun)
/ˈdɪstrɪkt/
an area of a country or town, especially one that has particular features
Athletes come from different districts.
The need for sleep varies considerably from person to person.
Synonymsarearegionzonesectionneighborhoodcommunityward
Antonymswholeentiretyunseparated
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Venue(noun)
/ˈvenjuː/
a place where people meet for an organized event, for example a concert, sporting event or conference
I'm trying to seat all the winners near the front of the venue.
SynonymsLocationPlaceSiteSettingSpotArenaHall
AntonymsAbstractConceptIdea
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exploration(noun)
/ˌekspləˈreɪʃn/
the act of travelling through a place in order to find out about it or look for something in it
The aim is to pay more attention to the human factor of space exploration.
Synonymsdiscoveryinvestigationresearchsurveyquestprobereconnaissance
Antonymsneglectignorancestagnationinactivity