TOEIC Vocabulary Notes for Tourism and Purchase Warranty

Arrival

• Arrival:

  • Definition: The act of arriving at a destination.

  • Example: "Upon your arrival in Honolulu, your rental car will be waiting for you."

  • Common phrases:

  • "upon arrival" (when one arrives)

  • "cash on arrival" (payment made upon delivery)

Attraction

• Attraction:

  • Definition: A point of interest or a landmark that draws visitors.

  • Example: "The Belnito waterfall is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the island."

  • Important note: It's a countable noun commonly used in the phrase "tourist attractions."

Cancelled

• Cancelled:

  • Definition: Something (like a flight) that has been called off.

  • Example: "Each passenger on the canceled flight will receive a coupon for fifty dollars off a future flight."

  • Important note: ‘Cancelled’ may be confused with the adjective form, but it primarily refers to the act of cancellation.

Depart

• Depart:

  • Definition: To leave or start a journey.

  • Example: "The airport shuttle departs every hour from the hotel's front entrance."

  • Common phrases:

  • "depart from" (leave from)

  • "depart for" (leave for another destination)

Expanded

• Expanded:

  • Definition: To make larger or cause to increase in size.

  • Example: "Misami Airlines will soon offer expanded service from Nagoya to additional cities."

Flight

• Flight:

  • Definition: A journey through the air made by an aircraft.

  • Example: "Flight schedules may change after a ticket is issued."

  • Common phrases:

  • "overnight flight" (flight that lasts through the night)

Historic

• Historic:

  • Definition: Having great significance in history.

  • Example: "We’re very happy to welcome you to the historic city of Brantford."

  • Usage note: It describes locations, buildings, or events critical to history.

Hopefully

• Hopefully:

  • Definition: In a way that shows hope.

  • Example: "Hopefully, I'll be able to give you a call with the information on your new flight."

Landmark

• Landmark:

  • Definition: A recognizable object or feature in the landscape that can serve as guidance.

  • Example: "We’ll start with a fairly short tour of the city center area, driving by the main landmarks."

Mechanical

• Mechanical:

  • Definition: Relating to machinery or tools.

  • Example: "The afternoon flight from Tokyo has been canceled due to a mechanical problem."

Regret

• Regret:

  • Definition: To feel sadness or disappointment over something.

  • Example: "We regret to inform you that the 10 A.M. flight to Seattle has been canceled."

Responsible

• Responsible:

  • Definition: To hold accountability for something.

  • Example: "Passengers should be aware that the airline is not responsible for lost items."

  • Note: Commonly used with the phrase "responsible for something."

Separate

• Separate:

  • Definition: To set apart or divide.

  • Example: "If you get separated from the tour, just meet us at the cafeteria at noon."

  • Note: Pronunciation differs depending on use (adjective vs. verb).

Status

• Status:

  • Definition: The current situation or condition of something.

  • Example: "Please check the status of your train on the arrivals board."

  • Usage: Often used in contexts regarding orders or memberships.

Stay

• Stay:

  • Definition: To remain in a place.

  • Example: "We enjoyed our stay so much that we are already trying to plan a return trip to Carlton city."

Verify

• Verify:

  • Definition: To confirm the truth or accuracy of something.

  • Example: "It is always advisable to verify departure times."