This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to the modes of transportation like car journey.
alter
verb
Change in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way.
Example: The number of resident journeys had not altered significantly.
car journey
noun phrase
A trip or voyage made by automobile.
Example: The graph shows the number of car journeys into the city centre.
non-resident
noun
A non-resident is an individual who mainly resides in one region or jurisdiction but has interests in another region.
Example: The graph shows the number of car journeys into the city centre made by residents and non-residents over a ten year period.
parking meters
noun
A machine next to a parking space in a street, into which the driver puts money so as to be authorized to park the vehicle for a particular length of time.
Example: In early 2000, parking meters were introduced into the city centre.
pedestrianise
verb
Close (a street or area) to traffic, making it accessible only to pedestrians.
Example: At this point, Westgate Street and Park Lane were pedestrianised.
reasonably
adverb
To a moderate or acceptable degree; fairly.
Example: Over the subsequent three years, resident journeys remained reasonably stable.
resident
noun
A person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis.
Example: The graph shows the number of car journeys into the city centre made by residents and non-residents over a ten year period.
significantly
adverb
In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.
Example: The number of resident journeys had not altered significantly.
stable
adjective
Not likely to give way or overturn; firmly fixed. (of an object or structure).
Example: Over the subsequent three years, resident journeys remained reasonably stable.
traffic
noun
Vehicles moving on a public highway.
Example: Non-resident traffic decreased only slightly.
