deal with (v) to attend to go, to manage Example: Ticket agents must deal courteously with irate customers
destination /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/ (n) a place to which someone or something is going or being sent Example: The Great Barrier Reef is a popular tourist destination this year
distinguish /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/ (v) to recognize the difference between two people or things Example: Suki was able to distinguish between the different types of jets on the runway
economize /ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz/ (v) to use less money, time, etc. than you normally use Example: My travel agent knows I like to economize and always looks out for the best prices for me
equivalent /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ (adj) equal in value, amount, meaning, importance, etc. Example: The food the airline serves in coach class is equivalent to that served in first class
excursion /ɪkˈskɜːʃn/ (n) a short trip made for pleasur Example: There are regular weekend excursions throughout the summer.
expense /ɪkˈspens/ (v) the money that you spend on something Example: A luxury vacation involves many expenses
extend /ɪkˈstend/ (v) to make something longer or larger Example: There are plans to extend the subway line in this city
prospective /prəˈspektɪv/ (adj) expected to do something or to become something Example: I narrowed my list of prospective destinations to my three top choices
situation /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn/ (n) all the circumstances and things that are happening at a particular time and in a particular place Example: The airline suggested I check with the State Department regarding the political situation in the country I'm flying to
substantially /səbˈstænʃəli/ (adv) very much; a lot Example: The airline I work for had a substantially higher rating for customer satisfaction than our competitors had
system /ˈsɪstəm/ (n) an organized set of ideas or theories Example: The airline system covers the entire world with flights