Destination B1 - Unit 9 (Vocabulary): Coming and going

abroad (adv)

in or to a foreign country. "He decided to study abroad for a year."

accommodation (n)

a place to live, work, or stay. "The hotel offers comfortable accommodation."

book (v)

to arrange to have a seat, room, or entertainment at a particular time in the future. "I want to book a flight to London."

break (n)

a short period of time when you stop what you are doing and rest, eat, or do something else. "Let's take a short break."

cancel (v)

to decide that something arranged will not happen. "They had to cancel the concert due to bad weather."

catch (v)

to get on a bus, train, or plane. "I need to catch the 8 AM train."

coach (n)

a comfortable bus used for long journeys. "We took a coach trip to the coast."

convenient (adj)

suitable for your purposes and needs and causing the least difficulty. "The hotel is in a convenient location near the airport."

crash (n, v)

(n) an accident in which a vehicle hits something; (v) to hit something in a vehicle accident. "There was a car crash on the motorway.", "The plane crashed into the mountain."

crowded (adj)

(of a place) full of people, leaving little or no room for movement. "The beach was very crowded."

cruise (n)

a journey on a ship for pleasure, usually visiting several places. "They went on a cruise to the Caribbean."

delay (v, n)

(v) to make something happen at a later time; (n) a situation in which something happens later than it should. "The flight was delayed by an hour.", "There was a delay due to heavy traffic."

destination (n)

the place where someone is going or where something is being sent. "Our final destination is Paris."

ferry (n)

a boat or ship for conveying passengers and goods, especially over a relatively short distance and as a regular service. "We took the ferry to the island."

flight (n)

a journey made through the air or in space, especially by plane. "My flight was scheduled for noon."

foreign (adj)

from or relating to a country or area that is not your own. "She works for a foreign company."

harbour (n)

a place on the coast where ships may shelter. "Many boats were docked in the harbour."

journey (n)

an act of travelling from one place to another. "They went on a long journey across the country."

luggage (n)

bags, cases, etc., that contain a traveller's belongings. "Please keep an eye on your luggage."

nearby (adj, adv)

(adj) a nearby place is not far away; (adv) not far away. "We visited a nearby village.", "There's a good restaurant nearby."

pack (v)

to put things into a bag, box, etc., in preparation for a journey. "I need to pack my suitcase tonight."

passport (n)

an official document issued by a government, certifying the holder's identity and citizenship and entitling them to travel under its protection to and from foreign countries. "Don't forget your passport!"

platform (n)

a raised level surface on which people or things can stand. "The train is arriving at platform 3."

public transport (n phr)

a system of buses, trains, etc., provided by the government or a company, that people use to travel. "I usually use public transport to get to work."

reach (v)

to arrive at a place. "We finally reached our destination."

resort (n)

a place where many people go for holidays. "We stayed at a luxury resort in Bali."

souvenir (n)

something that you buy or keep to remind yourself of a special occasion or a place you have visited. "I bought a souvenir t

traffic (n)

the vehicles moving on roads or in the air. "The traffic was heavy during rush hour."

trip (n)

a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure. "We went on a day trip to the beach."

vehicle (n)

a thing used for transporting people or goods, especially on land, such as a car, truck, or bus. "The police stopped the suspicious vehicle."

get in(to) (v phr)

to enter a car or small boat. "Get in the car, we're leaving."

get off (v phr)

to leave a bus, train, or plane. "I got off at the wrong stop."

get on(to) (v phr)

to enter a bus, train, or plane. "Let's get on the next train."

get out (of) (v phr)

to leave a car or small boat. "He got out of the taxi."

go away (v phr)

to leave your home for a period of time, especially for a holiday. "They went away for the weekend."

go back (to) (v phr)

to return to a place. "I need to go back to the office."

set off (v phr)

to begin a journey. "We set off early in the morning."

take off (v phr)

(of an aircraft) to leave the ground and begin to fly. "The plane took off on time."

by air/sea/car/bus/etc

by means of air travel, sea travel, etc. "We travelled to Paris by train."

on board

on a ship, train, or aircraft. "All passengers are now on board."

on foot

walking. "We explored the city on foot."

on holiday

away from home for a holiday. "They are on holiday in Spain."

on schedule

at the planned time. "The train arrived on schedule."

on the coast

located by the sea. "They live in a small town on the coast."

attract (v)

to draw attention and admiration. "The beautiful scenery attracts many tourists."

attractive (adj)

pleasing to the eye, mind, or senses; having the power to attract. "She's a very attractive woman."

attraction (n)

a place or thing that draws visitors by special qualities or features. "The Eiffel Tower is a major tourist attraction."

back (adv)

to or toward the rear. "Go back to your seat."

backwards (adv)

toward the back; in a reverse direction. "He walked backwards into the room."

choose (v)

to select from a number of alternatives. "You can choose any color you like."

chose (v)

past tense of choose. "She chose the blue dress."

chosen (v)

past participle of choose. "He has chosen a new path."

choice (n)

an act of choosing. "It was a difficult choice."

comfort (n)

a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint. "I enjoy the comfort of my own home."

comfortable (adj)

providing physical ease and relaxation. "The sofa is very comfortable."

uncomfortable (adj)

causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort. "These shoes are uncomfortable."

depart (v)

to leave, especially to start a journey. "The train departs at 5 PM."

departure (n)

the action of leaving. "We were late for our departure."

direct (v)

to tell or show someone the way to a place. "Can you direct me to the station?"

direction (n)

the general line along which something exists or moves. "Which direction are you going?"

drive (v)

to operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle. "He drives to work every day."

drove (v)

past tense of drive. "She drove us to the airport."

driven (v)

past participle of drive. "He has driven over 100,000 miles."

driver (n)

a person who drives a vehicle. "The taxi driver was very friendly."

fly (v)

to move through the air with wings. "Birds fly south for the winter."

flew (v)

past tense of fly. "The plane flew over the city."

flown (v)

past participle of fly. "She has flown all over the world."

flight (n)

a journey made through the air or in space, especially by plane. "My flight was scheduled for noon."

travel (v)

to go from one place to another. "They love to travel the world."

traveller (n)

a person who travels or is travelling. "He's an experienced traveller."

visit (v)

to go to see a person or place. "We plan to visit our grandparents next month."

visitor (n)

a person visiting a person or place. "We had visitors from abroad."

close to (adj)

a short distance from. "The school is close to my house."

famous for (adj)

known by many people. "Paris is famous for its Eiffel Tower."

far from (adj)

a long distance from. "The village is far from the city."

late for (adj)

after the expected, arranged, or usual time. "He was late for the meeting."

suitable for (adj)

right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation. "This film is not suitable for children."

arrive in/at (v)

to reach a place. "We arrived in London yesterday.", "The bus arrived at the station."

ask (sb) about (v)

to put a question to someone about someone or something. "She asked me about my holiday."

look at (v)

to direct your eyes towards something or someone. "Look at that beautiful painting!"

prepare for (v)

to make (someone or something) ready for something. "We need to prepare for the exam."

provide sb with (v)

to give someone something that they need. "The hotel provides guests with towels."

wait for (v)

to stay in one place or remain in a state of readiness until something expected happens. "I'm waiting for the bus."

ask for (v)

to request something. "He asked for more time."