Vocab Set 8 Flashcards
Transcontinental
Word Form: Adjective
Definition: Across a continent.
Example: The transcontinental flight went from New York to London.
Reassure
Word Form: Verb
Definition: To make someone feel less worried.
Example: The teacher tried to reassure the nervous student before the test.
Escorts
Word Form: Noun/Verb
Definition: A person who goes with someone to protect or help them.
Example: Security escorts guided the visitors through the building.
Commuters
Word Form: Noun
Definition: People who travel regularly to work or school.
Example: The train was full of commuters in the morning.
Designated
Word Form: Adjective/Verb
Definition: Chosen for a specific purpose or job.
Example: We parked in the designated spot for visitors.
Unaccompanied
Word Form: Adjective
Definition: Alone, without another person.
Example: Children should not walk home unaccompanied after dark.
Nicknamed
Word Form: Verb
Definition: Given a special or funny name.
Example: Her friends nicknamed her “Speedy” because she runs fast.
Cancelled
Word Form: Verb
Definition: Called off or stopped from happening.
Example: The game was cancelled due to heavy rain.
Stranded
Word Form: Adjective
Definition: Stuck in a place with no way to leave.
Example: The travelers were stranded at the airport overnight.
Accompanied
Word Form: Verb
Definition: Went with someone.
Example: Her brother accompanied her to the party.
Specialist
Word Form: Noun
Definition: A person with a lot of knowledge about a particular subject.
Example: We called a computer specialist to fix the problem.
Necessary
Word Form: Adjective
Definition: Needed or required.
Example: It’s necessary to wear a helmet when riding a bike.
Passengers
Word Form: Noun
Definition: People who travel in a vehicle, like a bus or plane.
Example: The bus was full of passengers going to the city.
Particularly
Word Form: Adverb
Definition: Especially or more than usual.
Example: She likes fruits, particularly apples and oranges.
Estimated
Word Form: Verb
Definition: Guessed or calculated roughly.
Example: The repair cost was estimated to be around $200.
Cuddles
Word Form: Noun/Verb
Definition: Hugs or holding someone closely to show love.
Example: The mother gave her baby cuddles to help him sleep.
Service
Word Form: Noun
Definition: Help or work done for others.
Example: The restaurant’s service was fast and friendly.
Depending
Word Form: Verb
Definition: Being decided by something else.
Example: We will go to the park depending on the weather.
Referred
Word Form: Verb
Definition: Mentioned or directed to something or someone.
Example: The doctor referred him to a specialist for more tests.
Destination
Word Form: Noun
Definition: The place someone is going to.
Example: The train finally reached its destination after a long journey.
