Travel & Transportation Vocabulary
Frequent in listening sections (airport/rail announcements) and reading tasks (emails, confirmations, hotel policies).
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| Word | Type | Use in TOEIC |
|---|---|---|
| itinerary | noun | Planned schedule of travel events or destinations |
| reservation | noun | Booking in advance for flights, hotels, or services |
| booking | noun | Act of reserving a ticket, room, or service |
| confirmation | noun | Proof that a reservation or booking is accepted |
| ticket | noun | Document or pass for travel or entry |
| boarding pass | noun | Document needed to board a plane |
| gate | noun | Area where passengers board their flight |
| terminal | noun | Building at an airport or station |
| check-in | n./v. | Process of registering for a flight or hotel |
| security check | noun | Screening for safety before boarding |
| customs | noun | Official check of goods and people entering a country |
| immigration | noun | Process of entering a country and checking documents |
| passport | noun | Official document for international travel |
| visa | noun | Official permission to enter a country |
| baggage | noun | Suitcases and bags for travel |
| luggage | noun | Another word for baggage |
| carry-on | noun | Small bag allowed in the airplane cabin |
| overhead compartment | noun | Storage space above airplane seats |
| aisle | noun | Passageway between rows of seats |
| window seat | noun | Seat next to the window on a plane |
| direct flight | noun | Flight with no stops between origin and destination |
| layover | noun | Stop between flights on a journey |
| connecting flight | noun | Second flight needed to reach the final destination |
| departure | noun | Leaving time or place |
| arrival | noun | Reaching time or place |
| delay | noun | Later than scheduled time |
| cancellation | noun | Act of calling off a flight, booking, or reservation |
| announcement | noun | Public message about schedules or changes |
| shuttle | noun | Bus or van service between locations |
| taxi | noun | Car for hire, often from airports or hotels |
| ride-share | noun | App-based car service (e.g., Uber, Lyft) |
| rental car | noun | Vehicle hired for temporary use |
| public transportation | noun | Buses, trains, subways, etc., for general use |
| subway | noun | Underground train system |
| metro | noun | City train system, often underground |
| bus | noun | Large vehicle for public transport |
| train | noun | Rail vehicle for travel |
| platform | noun | Area where passengers board trains |
| fare | noun | Price paid for transportation |
| route | noun | Path or course taken from one place to another |
| schedule | noun | Timetable for departures and arrivals |
| timetable | noun | List of times for transportation services |
| map | noun | Visual guide for navigation |
| GPS | noun | Electronic navigation system |
| navigation | noun | Finding the way to a destination |
| direction | noun | Instructions for reaching a place |
| intersection | noun | Place where roads cross |
| crosswalk | noun | Marked path for pedestrians to cross a street |
| pedestrian | noun | Person walking, especially in city areas |
| traffic | noun | Movement of vehicles on roads |
| congestion | noun | Overcrowding, usually of vehicles |
| detour | noun | Alternate route due to road closure |
| toll | noun | Fee paid to use certain roads or bridges |
| parking | noun | Area or act of leaving a vehicle |
| valet | noun | Person who parks guests’ cars at hotels or restaurants |
| hotel | noun | Place for travelers to stay overnight |
| accommodation | noun | Lodging, such as hotels or hostels |
| room | noun | Private space in a hotel or accommodation |
| suite | noun | Larger, often more luxurious hotel room |
| front desk | noun | Reception area in a hotel |
| concierge | noun | Hotel staff who assist guests with services |
| amenities | noun | Extra features in hotels (pool, gym, Wi-Fi, etc.) |
| breakfast | noun | Morning meal, often included with hotel stay |
| check-out | n./v. | Time or act of leaving a hotel and paying |
| late check-out | noun | Arranged time to leave after normal check-out |
| housekeeping | noun | Staff responsible for cleaning hotel rooms |
| laundry | noun | Washing of clothes, often a hotel service |
| minibar | noun | Small fridge in room with drinks/snacks |
| wake-up call | noun | Service to call guests at a set time |
| key card | noun | Electronic card for room access |
| lobby | noun | Main entrance area in a hotel |
| elevator | noun | Lift for moving between floors |
| luggage cart | noun | Trolley for transporting bags |
| bellhop | noun | Hotel staff who carry guests’ luggage |
| guest | noun | Person staying at a hotel |
| reservation number | noun | Unique code for confirming a booking |
| confirmation email | noun | Email verifying a reservation |
| travel insurance | noun | Protection against travel-related risks |
| tour | noun | Organized trip or excursion |
| sightseeing | noun | Visiting interesting places as a tourist |
| excursion | noun | Short trip or outing, often organized |
| guide | noun | Person leading a tour |
| group tour | noun | Tour with multiple participants |
| package | noun | Combined travel services (flight + hotel, etc.) |
| cruise | noun | Vacation trip on a ship |
| ferry | noun | Boat for carrying people/vehicles across water |
| boarding | noun | Act of getting on a plane, train, or ship |
| disembark | verb | Get off a plane, train, or ship |
| travel agency | noun | Business that arranges travel services |
| passport control | noun | Area where passports are checked at borders |
| customs declaration | noun | Form listing items brought into a country |
| lost and found | noun | Place for recovering lost items |
| emergency contact | noun | Person to contact in case of emergency |
| medical assistance | noun | Help for health issues while traveling |
Technology & IT Vocabulary
Appears in helpdesk tickets, policy notices, onboarding guides, and project emails.
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| Word | Type | Use in TOEIC |
|---|---|---|
| computer | noun | Electronic device for processing information; common in office scenarios |
| PC | noun | Personal computer, used in business and IT contexts |
| laptop | noun | Portable computer for work or travel |
| desktop | noun | Stationary computer for office use |
| monitor | noun | Screen for displaying computer output |
| keyboard | noun | Device for typing on a computer |
| mouse | noun | Handheld device for moving a cursor |
| touchpad | noun | Built-in pointing device on laptops |
| USB | noun | Port for connecting devices |
| port | noun | Connection point for cables or devices |
| cable | noun | Wire for connecting devices or power |
| charger | noun | Device for recharging batteries |
| battery | noun | Power source for portable devices |
| software | noun | Programs and applications for computers |
| application (app) | noun | Specific software program (e.g., word processor, email client) |
| program | noun | Set of instructions for a computer |
| operating system | noun | Main software managing hardware (e.g., Windows, macOS) |
| update | n./v. | New version or improvement to software |
| upgrade | n./v. | Improved version of hardware or software |
| installation | noun | Process of adding software to a computer |
| uninstall | verb | Remove software from a computer |
| setup | n./v. | Initial configuration of a device or program |
| configuration | noun | Arrangement of settings or components |
| settings | noun | Adjustable options in software or hardware |
| network | noun | System connecting computers and devices |
| server | noun | Computer managing network resources |
| database | noun | Organized collection of data |
| cloud | noun | Online storage/services accessed via internet |
| storage | noun | Space for saving data |
| backup | n./v. | Copy of data for safety; to make a copy |
| restore | verb | Return data to its original state |
| data | noun | Information stored or processed by computers |
| file | noun | Digital document or piece of data |
| folder | noun | Virtual container for files |
| document | noun | Written or digital file |
| spreadsheet | noun | Table-based software for calculations |
| presentation | noun | Slide show for meetings or reports |
| noun | Electronic message for communication | |
| attachment | noun | File sent with an email |
| download | n./v. | Transfer files from internet to device |
| upload | n./v. | Send files from device to internet |
| bandwidth | noun | Data transfer capacity of a network |
| firewall | noun | Security system blocking unauthorized access |
| antivirus | noun | Software protecting against viruses |
| malware | noun | Malicious software harming computers |
| virus | noun | Harmful program that damages data |
| phishing | noun | Fraudulent attempt to get sensitive information |
| spam | noun | Unwanted or junk email |
| encryption | noun | Coding data to protect information |
| password | noun | Secret word for account access |
| authentication | noun | Process of verifying identity |
| access | n./v. | Ability to use or enter a system |
| user | noun | Person using a computer or software |
| account | noun | Personal profile for accessing systems |
| login | n./v. | Process of entering username and password |
| logout | verb | To exit an account or system |
| credentials | noun | Username and password for access |
| permission | noun | Authorization to use files or features |
| administrator | noun | Person managing systems or networks |
| IT support | noun | Technical help for computer problems |
| helpdesk | noun | Service providing user support |
| troubleshooting | noun | Process of finding and fixing problems |
| bug | noun | Error or flaw in software |
| error | noun | Mistake or malfunction in a program |
| patch | noun | Software update fixing bugs |
| fix | n./v. | Solution for a problem; to repair |
| crash | n./v. | Sudden failure of a program or system |
| reboot | verb | Restart a computer or device |
| restart | verb | Another term for reboot |
| connectivity | noun | Ability to connect to the internet or network |
| Wi-Fi | noun | Wireless internet connection |
| LAN | noun | Local Area Network for nearby computers |
| VPN | noun | Virtual Private Network for secure remote access |
| remote access | noun | Ability to use a computer from a distant location |
| teleconference | noun | Meeting via phone or internet |
| video call | noun | Meeting using video communication tools |
| screen sharing | noun | Showing your computer screen to others online |
| printer | noun | Device for printing documents |
| scanner | noun | Device for digitizing documents |
| peripheral | noun | External device connected to a computer |
| compatibility | noun | Ability of software/hardware to work together |
| integration | noun | Combining systems or software |
| digital | adj | Involving computers or electronic technology |
| online | adj/adv | Connected to or available via the internet |
| website | noun | Collection of web pages on the internet |
| browser | noun | Program for accessing websites |
| link | noun | Clickable reference to another web page |
| URL | noun | Web address |
| homepage | noun | Main page of a website |
| cybersecurity | noun | Protection of computer systems from threats |
| breach | noun | Security failure exposing data |
| threat | noun | Potential danger to computer security |
| vulnerability | noun | Weakness in a system that can be exploited |
| compliance | noun | Following IT laws and regulations |
| GDPR | noun | EU General Data Protection Regulation |
| privacy | noun | Protection of personal or sensitive information |
| policy | noun | Official rules for IT and data management |
How to Study These Words (Quick Wins)
1) Spaced Repetition
Review small sets daily, then expand intervals (1 → 3 → 7 → 14 days). Use flashcards and track your lapses to focus on weak items.
2) Context First
Write one short sentence per word tied to a real TOEIC scenario: gate change, hotel check-out request, helpdesk password reset.
3) Micro-Practice
Do 5-minute bursts: filter the table for a keyword (e.g., “check”), read all related entries, then quiz yourself from memory.
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