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TOEIC Travel and logistics

Meetings & Email: Travel & logistics

Language for agendas, requests, updates, decisions, and professional correspondence. Focus: travel & logistics.

Independent TOEIC study resource — not official exam material.

  • Teens and up
  • Travel & errands
  • Confident · B2
  • 250 words

The words

Every word in this set, with what it means. Tap a word to hear it.

booking
an arrangement to travel by train, use a hotel room etc at a particular time in the future
“The speaker used the word “booking” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
expedition
a long and carefully organized journey, especially to a dangerous or unfamiliar place, or the people that make this journey
“The speaker used the word “expedition” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
shuttle
to travel frequently between two places
“The speaker explains how “shuttle” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
navigable
a river, lake etc that is navigable is deep and wide enough for ships to travel on
“The speaker uses “navigable” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
commuter
someone who travels a long distance to work every day
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “commuter.””
customize
to change something to make it more suitable for you, or to make it look special or different from things of a similar type
“A clear example helps learners use “customize” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
salt
a natural white mineral that is added to food to make it taste better or to preserve it
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “salt.””
irreverent
someone who is irreverent does not show respect for organizations, customs, beliefs etc that most other people respect – often used to show approval
“Researchers describe the travel plan evidence as irreverent.”
preservation
when something is kept in its original state or in good condition
“Learners saw the word “preservation” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
riverboat
A riverboat is a large boat that carries passengers along a river
“Learners saw the word “riverboat” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
odyssey
a long journey with a lot of adventures or difficulties
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “odyssey.””
conformity
in a way that obeys rules, customs etc
“Learners saw the word “conformity” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
circus
a group of people and animals who travel to different places performing skilful tricks as entertainment
“The speaker used the word “circus” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
exploration
the act of travelling through a place in order to find out about it or find something such as oil or gold in it
“The speaker used the word “exploration” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
observance
when someone obeys a law or does something because it is part of a religion, custom, or ceremony
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “observance.””
meteor
a piece of rock or metal that travels through space, and makes a bright line in the night sky when it falls down towards the Earth
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “meteor.””
steward
a man whose job is to serve food and drinks to passengers on a plane or ship
“Learners saw the word “steward” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
trip
a visit to a place that involves a journey, for pleasure or a particular purpose
“A clear definition of the word “trip” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
brine
water that contains a lot of salt and is used for preserving food
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “brine.””
explorer
someone who travels through an unknown area to find out about it
“The speaker used the word “explorer” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
folklore
the traditional stories, customs etc of a particular area or country
“Learners saw the word “folklore” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
ski
to move on skis for sport or in order to travel on snow or water
“A clear example helps learners use “ski” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
trek
a long and difficult journey, made especially on foot as an adventure
“Learners saw the word “trek” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
welcome
the way in which you greet someone when they arrive at a place
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “welcome.””
gypsy
A gypsy is a member of a race of people who travel from place to place, usually in caravans, rather than living in one place. Some people find this word offensive.
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “gypsy.””
pavement
a hard level surface or path at the side of a road for people to walk on
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “pavement.””
presentation
the way in which something is said, offered, shown, or explained to others
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “presentation.””
prospective
someone who is likely to do a particular thing or achieve a particular position
“The report describes the travel plan issue as prospective.”
spacious
a spacious house, room etc is large and has plenty of space to move around in
“During the travel plan discussion, “spacious” signals a particular quality.”
target
something that you are trying to achieve, such as a total, an amount, or a time
“A clear definition of the word “target” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
waterway
a river or canal that boats travel on
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “waterway.””
dedicate
to give all your attention and effort to one particular thing
“A clear example helps learners use “dedicate” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
empirical
based on scientific testing or practical experience, not on ideas
“Researchers describe the travel plan evidence as empirical.”
handbook
a short book that gives information or instructions about something
“Learners saw the word “handbook” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
mechanism
a system that is intended to achieve something or deal with a problem
“The speaker used the word “mechanism” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
oval
a shape like a circle, but wider in one direction than the other
“Learners saw the word “oval” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
rally
to become stronger again after a period of weakness or defeat
“In the travel plan discussion, the verb “rally” describes an action or change.”
scrap
to decide not to use a plan or system because it is not practical
“The speaker explains how “scrap” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
smuggle
to take something or someone illegally from one country to another
“In the travel plan discussion, the verb “smuggle” describes an action or change.”
style
a particular way of doing, designing, or producing something, especially one that is typical of a particular place, period of time, or group of people
“The speaker used the word “style” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
surplus
an amount of something that is more than what is needed or used
“Learners saw the word “surplus” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
transit
the process of moving goods or people from one place to another
“The speaker used the word “transit” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
wage
to be involved in a war against someone, or a fight against something
“In the travel plan discussion, the verb “wage” describes an action or change.”
conceive
to think of a new idea, plan etc and develop it in your mind
“In the travel plan discussion, the verb “conceive” describes an action or change.”
configuration
the combination of equipment needed to run a computer system
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “configuration.””
dispatch
the act of sending people or things to a particular place
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “dispatch.””
loom
a frame or machine on which thread is woven into cloth
“A clear definition of the word “loom” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
merge
to combine, or to join things together to form one thing
“In the travel plan discussion, the verb “merge” describes an action or change.”
offspring
someone’s child or children – often used humorously
“Learners saw the word “offspring” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
plunge
to move, fall, or be thrown suddenly forwards or downwards
“A clear example helps learners use “plunge” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
recipe
a set of instructions for cooking a particular type of food
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “recipe.””
shed
to get rid of something that you no longer need or want
“In the travel plan discussion, the verb “shed” describes an action or change.”
warehouse
a large building for storing large quantities of goods
“A clear definition of the word “warehouse” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
articulate
to express your ideas or feelings in words
“Learners hear “articulate” while following the travel plan explanation.”
composite
something made up of different parts or materials
“A clear definition of the word “composite” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
correspondence
the process of sending and receiving letters
“Learners saw the word “correspondence” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
diminish
to become or make something become smaller or less
“The speaker explains how “diminish” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
explicit
expressed in a way that is very clear and direct
“Researchers describe the travel plan evidence as explicit.”
identity
someone’s identity is their name or who they are
“Learners saw the word “identity” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
legislation
the act or process of making a law or laws
“A clear definition of the word “legislation” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
sink
to go down below the surface of water, mud etc
“The speaker explains how “sink” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
strive
to make a great effort to achieve something
“The speaker explains how “strive” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
affirm
to state publicly that something is true
“The speaker explains how “affirm” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
cosmic
relating to space or the universe
“Researchers describe the travel plan evidence as cosmic.”
decline
to decrease in quantity or importance
“In the travel plan discussion, the verb “decline” describes an action or change.”
elegant
beautiful, attractive, or graceful
“The report describes the travel plan issue as elegant.”
innovation
the introduction of new ideas or methods
“The speaker used the word “innovation” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
inventory
a list of all the things in a place
“Learners saw the word “inventory” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
massive
very large in size, quantity, or extent
“The report describes the travel plan issue as massive.”
obligation
a moral or legal duty to do something
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “obligation.””
vacation
a holiday, or time spent not working
“The speaker used the word “vacation” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
housewares
small things used in the home, for example plates, lamps etc, or the department of a large shop that sells these things
“Learners saw the word “housewares” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
recipient
someone who receives something
“A clear definition of the word “recipient” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
sacred
relating to a god or religion
“Researchers describe the travel plan evidence as sacred.”
saturate
to make something very wet
“The speaker explains how “saturate” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
fanatical
If you describe someone as fanatical, you disapprove of them because you consider their behaviour or opinions to be very extreme
“During the travel plan discussion, “fanatical” signals a particular quality.”
influx
the arrival of large numbers of people or large amounts of money, goods etc, especially suddenly
“Learners saw the word “influx” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
newcomer
someone who has only recently arrived somewhere or only recently started a particular activity
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “newcomer.””
prearrange
If you prearrange something, you plan or arrange it before the time when it actually happens
“A clear example helps learners use “prearrange” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
preservative
a chemical substance that is used to prevent things from decaying, for example food or wood
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “preservative.””
baedeker
any of a series of travel guidebooks issued by the German publisher Karl Baedeker (1801
“A clear definition of the word “baedeker” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
hitchhike
If you hitchhike, you travel by getting rides from passing vehicles without paying
“The speaker explains how “hitchhike” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
importation
the act of bringing something new or different to a place where it did not previously exist, or something that arrives in this way
“Learners saw the word “importation” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
predetermined
decided or arranged before something happens, so that it does not happen by chance
“The report describes the travel plan issue as predetermined.”
refrigerate
to make something such as food or liquid cold in a refrigerator in order to preserve it
“In the travel plan discussion, the verb “refrigerate” describes an action or change.”
stagecoach
a vehicle pulled by horses that was used in past times for carrying passengers and letters
“Learners saw the word “stagecoach” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
culturally
in a way that is related to the ideas, beliefs, or customs of a society
“The report explains why the travel plan pattern developed culturally.”
flatboat
any boat with a flat bottom, usually for transporting goods on a canal or river
“The speaker used the word “flatboat” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
interstate
a wide road that goes between states, on which cars can travel very fast
“A clear definition of the word “interstate” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
overland
An overland journey is made across land rather than by ship or aeroplane
“During the travel plan discussion, “overland” signals a particular quality.”
unprocessed
(of food, oil, etc) not having undergone a process to preserve or purify
“During the travel plan discussion, “unprocessed” signals a particular quality.”
voyager
someone who makes long and often dangerous journeys, especially on the sea
“The speaker used the word “voyager” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
abundant
something that is abundant exists or is available in large quantities so that there is more than enough
“The speaker uses “abundant” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
assort
to arrange or distribute into groups of the same type; classify
“In the travel plan discussion, the verb “assort” describes an action or change.”
bushman
a person who lives or travels in the bush, esp one versed in bush lore
“Learners saw the word “bushman” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
campaign
to lead or take part in a series of actions intended to achieve a particular social or political result
“In the travel plan discussion, the verb “campaign” describes an action or change.”
disadvantage
something that causes problems, or that makes someone or something less likely to be successful or effective
“A clear definition of the word “disadvantage” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
division
the act of separating something into two or more different parts, or the way these parts are separated or shared
“The speaker used the word “division” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
interrupt
to stop someone from continuing what they are saying or doing by suddenly speaking to them, making a noise etc
“The speaker explains how “interrupt” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
journeyman
an experienced worker whose work is acceptable but not excellent
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “journeyman.””
preference
if you have a preference for something, you like it more than another thing and will choose it if you can
“A clear definition of the word “preference” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
publicity
Publicity is information or actions that are intended to attract the public's attention to someone or something
“The speaker used the word “publicity” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
vague
unclear because someone does not give enough detailed information or does not say exactly what they mean
“The report describes the travel plan issue as vague.”
exposure
when someone is in a situation where they are not protected from something dangerous or unpleasant
“A clear definition of the word “exposure” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
field
a subject that people study or an area of activity that they are involved in as part of their work
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “field.””
gap
a space between two objects or two parts of an object, especially because something is missing
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “gap.””
gasoline
a liquid obtained from petroleum, used mainly for producing power in the engines of cars, trucks etc
“Learners saw the word “gasoline” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
measure
to find the size, length, or amount of something, using standard units such as inch es ,metres etc
“Learners hear “measure” while following the travel plan explanation.”
network
a system of lines, tubes, wires, roads etc that cross each other and are connected to each other
“Learners saw the word “network” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
plastic
a light strong material that is produced by a chemical process, and which can be made into different shapes when it is soft
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “plastic.””
travel
to be passed quickly from one person or place to another
“Learners hear “travel” while following the travel plan explanation.”
absence
when you are not in the place where people expect you to be, or the time that you are away
“The speaker used the word “absence” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
circular
a printed advertisement, notice etc that is sent to lots of people at the same time
“The speaker used the word “circular” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
codify
to arrange laws, principles, facts etc in a system
“Learners hear “codify” while following the travel plan explanation.”
experiment
to try using various ideas, methods etc to find out how good or effective they are
“The speaker explains how “experiment” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
matter
to be important, especially to be important to you, or to have an effect on what happens
“The speaker explains how “matter” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
multiply
to do a calculation in which you add a number to itself a particular number of times
“In the travel plan discussion, the verb “multiply” describes an action or change.”
peak
the time when something or someone is best, greatest, highest, most successful etc
“The speaker used the word “peak” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
pollute
to make air, water, soil etc dangerously dirty and not suitable for people to use
“The speaker explains how “pollute” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
quotation
a sentence or phrase from a book, speech etc which you repeat in a speech or piece of writing because it is interesting or amusing
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “quotation.””
reorganize
to arrange or organize something in a new way
“Learners hear “reorganize” while following the travel plan explanation.”
seafarer
a sailor or someone who travels regularly by ship
“The speaker used the word “seafarer” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
shrink
to become smaller, or to make something smaller, through the effects of heat or water
“A clear example helps learners use “shrink” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
specification
a detailed instruction about how a car, building, piece of equipment etc should be made
“The speaker used the word “specification” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
symptom
something wrong with your body or mind which shows that you have a particular illness
“The speaker used the word “symptom” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
total
the final number or amount of things, people etc when everything has been counted
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “total.””
ambulance
a special vehicle that is used to take people who are ill or injured to hospital
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “ambulance.””
balance
a state in which all your weight is evenly spread so that you do not fall
“Learners saw the word “balance” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
depth
the part that is furthest away from people, and most difficult to reach
“The speaker used the word “depth” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
equation
a statement in mathematics that shows that two amounts or totals are equal
“Learners saw the word “equation” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
equipment
the tools, machines etc that you need to do a particular job or activity
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “equipment.””
input
the act of putting information into a computer; the information that you put in
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “input.””
law
the whole system of rules that people in a particular country or area must obey
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “law.””
observation
the process of watching something or someone carefully for a period of time
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “observation.””
pile
a group of several things of the same type that are put on top of each other
“Learners saw the word “pile” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
sum
the total produced when you add two or more numbers or amounts together
“The speaker used the word “sum” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
accomplish
to succeed in doing something, especially after trying very hard
“A clear example helps learners use “accomplish” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
branch
to divide into two or more smaller, narrower, or less important parts
“Learners hear “branch” while following the travel plan explanation.”
brief
a short spoken or written statement giving facts about a law case
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “brief.””
concentration
the ability to think about something carefully or for a long time
“A clear definition of the word “concentration” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
exact
to demand and get something from someone by using threats, force etc
“The speaker explains how “exact” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
joint
a part of your body that can bend because two bones meet there
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “joint.””
landlord
a man who rents a room, building, or piece of land to someone
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “landlord.””
length
the measurement of how long something is from one end to the other
“Learners saw the word “length” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
line
a long thin mark on a piece of paper, the ground, or another surface
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “line.””
liquid
a substance that is not a solid or a gas, for example water or milk
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “liquid.””
microscope
a scientific instrument that makes extremely small things look larger
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “microscope.””
mirror
a piece of special glass that you can look at and see yourself in
“A clear definition of the word “mirror” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
probability
how likely something is, sometimes calculated in a mathematical way
“The speaker used the word “probability” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
reveal
to make known something that was previously secret or unknown
“A clear example helps learners use “reveal” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
seagoing
built to travel on the sea
“The speaker uses “seagoing” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
separate
to divide or split into different parts, or to make something do this
“The speaker explains how “separate” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
solid
a firm object or substance that has a fixed shape, not a gas or liquid
“A clear definition of the word “solid” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
switch
to change from doing or using one thing to doing or using another
“Learners hear “switch” while following the travel plan explanation.”
transaction
a business deal or action, such as buying or selling something
“Learners saw the word “transaction” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
valid
a reason, argument etc that is based on what is reasonable or sensible
“The report describes the travel plan issue as valid.”
vocational
teaching or relating to the skills you need to do a particular job
“The report describes the travel plan issue as vocational.”
evolve
to develop and change gradually over a long period of time
“The speaker explains how “evolve” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
guideline
rules or instructions about the best way to do something
“Learners saw the word “guideline” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
metal
a hard, usually shiny substance such as iron, gold, or steel
“A clear definition of the word “metal” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
misunderstand
to fail to understand someone or something correctly
“The speaker explains how “misunderstand” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
perform
to do something, especially something difficult or useful
“A clear example helps learners use “perform” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
quantity
an amount of something that can be counted or measured
“A clear definition of the word “quantity” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
sound
to publicly give a warning or tell people to be careful
“The speaker explains how “sound” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
ultimately
finally, after everything else has been done or considered
“The team responded ultimately when the travel plan plan changed.”
unit
an amount of something used as a standard of measurement
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “unit.””
urgent
very important and needing to be dealt with immediately
“The speaker uses “urgent” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
acquaintance
someone you know, but who is not a close friend
“The speaker used the word “acquaintance” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
advantage
a good or useful feature that something has
“A clear definition of the word “advantage” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
authorize
to give official permission for something
“A clear example helps learners use “authorize” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
bounce
the action of moving up and down on a surface
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “bounce.””
divide
a line of high ground between two river systems
“The speaker used the word “divide” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
duration
the length of time that something continues
“Learners saw the word “duration” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
glorious
having or deserving great fame, praise, and honour
“The report describes the travel plan issue as glorious.”
immediate
happening or done at once and without delay
“During the travel plan discussion, “immediate” signals a particular quality.”
motor
relating to cars or other vehicles with engines
“The speaker uses “motor” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
stability
the condition of being steady and not changing
“The speaker used the word “stability” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
verify
to discover whether something is correct or true
“The speaker explains how “verify” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
decent
of a good enough standard or quality
“During the travel plan discussion, “decent” signals a particular quality.”
emphasis
special attention or importance
“Learners saw the word “emphasis” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
factor
to divide a number into factors
“A clear example helps learners use “factor” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
glance
to quickly look at someone or something
“Learners hear “glance” while following the travel plan explanation.”
height
how tall someone or something is
“The speaker used the word “height” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
measurement
the length, height etc of something
“Learners saw the word “measurement” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
possess
to have a particular quality or ability
“In the travel plan discussion, the verb “possess” describes an action or change.”
resistance
a refusal to accept new ideas or changes
“The speaker used the word “resistance” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
heterodox
heterodox beliefs, practices etc are not approved of by a particular group, especially a religious one
“Researchers describe the travel plan evidence as heterodox.”
moment
a particular point in time
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “moment.””
substantial
large in amount or number
“Researchers describe the travel plan evidence as substantial.”
answer
to say something to someone as a reply when they have asked you a question, made a suggestion etc
“In the travel plan discussion, the verb “answer” describes an action or change.”
similar
almost the same
“The speaker uses “similar” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
deplore
to disapprove of something very strongly and criticize it severely, especially publicly
“A clear example helps learners use “deplore” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
peddle
to sell goods to people, especially goods that people disapprove of because they are illegal, harmful, or of not very high quality
“Learners hear “peddle” while following the travel plan explanation.”
advise
to tell someone what you think they should do, especially when you know more than they do about something
“In the travel plan discussion, the verb “advise” describes an action or change.”
aim
to choose the place, person etc that you want to hit or reach and point a weapon or another object towards them
“A clear example helps learners use “aim” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
aside
words spoken by an actor to the people watching a play, that the other characters in the play do not hear
“Learners saw the word “aside” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
assurance
a promise that something will definitely happen or is definitely true, made especially to make someone less worried
“The speaker used the word “assurance” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
attractive
someone who is attractive is good looking, especially in a way that makes you sexually interested in them
“During the travel plan discussion, “attractive” signals a particular quality.”
belt
a band of leather, cloth etc that you wear around your waist to hold up your clothes or for decoration
“A clear definition of the word “belt” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
cable
a plastic or rubber tube containing wires that carry telephone messages, electronic signals, television pictures etc
“A clear definition of the word “cable” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
calendar
a set of pages that show the days, weeks, and months of a particular year, that you usually hang on a wall
“Learners saw the word “calendar” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
carrier
someone who passes a disease or gene to other people, especially without being affected by it themselves
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “carrier.””
class
a group of people, animals, or things that are considered together because they are similar in some way
“Learners saw the word “class” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
connection
the way in which two facts, ideas, events etc are related to each other, and one is affected or caused by the other
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “connection.””
contradictory
two statements, beliefs etc that are contradictory are different and therefore cannot both be true or correct
“The speaker uses “contradictory” to characterize the travel plan situation.”
courage
the quality of being brave when you are facing a difficult or dangerous situation or when you are very ill
“Learners saw the word “courage” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
decide
to make a choice or judgment about something, especially after considering all the possibilities or arguments
“Learners hear “decide” while following the travel plan explanation.”
degree
a unit for measuring temperature. It can be shown as a symbol after a number. For example, 70° means 70 degrees.
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “degree.””
electricity
the power that is carried by wires, cables etc, and is used to provide light or heat, to make machines work etc
“The speaker used the word “electricity” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
exception
something or someone that is not included in a general statement or does not follow a rule or pattern
“A clear definition of the word “exception” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
fill
to perform a particular job, activity, or purpose in an organization, or to find someone or something to do this
“A clear example helps learners use “fill” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
forward
to successfully complete one stage of a competition so that you are able to compete in the next stage
“The speaker explains how “forward” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
grateful
feeling that you want to thank someone because of something kind that they have done, or showing this feeling
“Researchers describe the travel plan evidence as grateful.”
hand
the part of your body at the end of your arm, including your fingers and thumb, that you use to hold things
“A clear definition of the word “hand” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
harbour
an area of water next to the land where the water is calm, so that ships are safe when they are inside it
“A clear definition of the word “harbour” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
hide
to deliberately put or keep something or someone in a place where they cannot easily be seen or found
“Learners hear “hide” while following the travel plan explanation.”
hurt
a feeling of great unhappiness because someone, especially someone you trust, has treated you badly or unfairly
“A clear definition of the word “hurt” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
interim
intended to be used or accepted for a short time only, until something or someone final can be made or found
“The report describes the travel plan issue as interim.”
landmark
something that is easy to recognize, such as a tall tree or building, and that helps you know where you are
“Learners saw the word “landmark” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
lawyer
someone whose job is to advise people about laws, write formal agreements, or represent people in court
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “lawyer.””
lecture
a long talk on a particular subject that someone gives to a group of people, especially to students in a university
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “lecture.””
list
a set of names, numbers etc, usually written one below the other, for example so that you can remember or check them
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “list.””
middle
the part that is nearest the centre of something, and furthest from the sides, edges, top, bottom etc
“A clear definition of the word “middle” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
model
a small copy of a building, vehicle, machine etc, especially one that can be put together from separate parts
“The speaker used the word “model” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
parcel
an object that has been wrapped in paper or put in a special envelope, especially so that it can be sent by post
“A clear definition of the word “parcel” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
progress
the process of getting better at doing something, or getting closer to finishing or achieving something
“The speaker used the word “progress” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
radio
a piece of electronic equipment which you use to listen to programmes that are broadcast, such as music and news
“A clear definition of the word “radio” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
rank
the position or level that someone holds in an organization, especially in the police or the army, navy etc
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “rank.””
react
to behave in a particular way or show a particular emotion because of something that has happened or been said
“A clear example helps learners use “react” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
recommend
to advise someone to do something, especially because you have special knowledge of a situation or subject
“Learners hear “recommend” while following the travel plan explanation.”
redeem
to do something that will improve what other people think of you, after you have behaved badly or failed
“Learners hear “redeem” while following the travel plan explanation.”
refurbish
To refurbish a building or room means to clean it and decorate it and make it more attractive or better equipped
“Learners hear “refurbish” while following the travel plan explanation.”
salvage
to save something from an accident or bad situation in which other things have already been damaged, destroyed, or lost
“A clear example helps learners use “salvage” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
seminar
a class at a university or college for a small group of students and a teacher to study or discuss a particular subject
“A clear definition of the word “seminar” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
settlement
an official agreement or decision that ends an argument, a court case, or a fight, or the action of making an agreement
“The speaker used the word “settlement” while explaining the travel plan problem.”
slogan
a short phrase that is easy to remember and is used in advertisements, or by politicians, organizations etc
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “slogan.””
transcribe
to arrange a piece of music for a different instrument or voice
“The speaker explains how “transcribe” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
validate
to prove that something is true or correct, or to make a document or agreement officially and legally acceptable
“Learners hear “validate” while following the travel plan explanation.”
visual
something such as a picture or the part of a film, video etc that you can see, as opposed to the parts that you hear
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “visual.””
accident
a situation in which someone is injured or something is damaged without anyone intending them to be
“A clear definition of the word “accident” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
alike
used to emphasize that you mean both the people, groups, or things that you have just mentioned
“The team responded alike when the travel plan plan changed.”
antique
a piece of furniture, jewellery etc that was made a very long time ago and is therefore valuable
“A clear definition of the word “antique” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”
autumn
the season between summer and winter, when leaves change colour and the weather becomes cooler
“Learners saw the word “autumn” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
bear
to have or show a sign, mark, or particular appearance, especially when this shows that something has happened or is true
“Learners hear “bear” while following the travel plan explanation.”
button
a small round flat object on your shirt, coat etc that you pass through a hole to fasten it
“The travel plan report includes a section on the word “button.””
calm
to become quiet and relaxed after you have been angry, excited, nervous, or upset, or to make someone become quiet and relaxed
“The speaker explains how “calm” is used in a report about the travel plan.”
caption
A caption is the words printed underneath a picture or cartoon which explain what it is about
“Learners saw the word “caption” while comparing two sides of the travel plan issue.”
careless
not paying enough attention to what you are doing, so that you make mistakes, damage things etc
“Researchers describe the travel plan evidence as careless.”
command
to tell someone officially to do something, especially if you are a military leader, a king etc
“A clear example helps learners use “command” in a sentence about the travel plan.”
crowd
a large group of people who have gathered together to do something, for example to watch something or protest about something
“A clear definition of the word “crowd” helped the group discuss the travel plan topic.”