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Services and customs – English vocabulary

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26 English words with meanings: assistance, customs, emergency services, fire brigade, fireman/firefighter… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI…

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Word list

  1. assistance /ə'sɪstəns/ (noun) — help given to someone
    Example: Thank you for your assistance.
    Synonyms: help, aid, support
  2. customs /'kʌstəmz/ (noun) — the place where officials check travelers and goods
    Example: We had to wait at customs after landing.
    Synonyms: border control, immigration
  3. emergency services /ɪ'mɜ:rdʒənsi 'sɜ:rvɪsɪz/ (noun) — Police, fire, and medical help for urgent danger.
    Example: Call emergency services right away.
    Synonyms: emergency responders, rescue services
  4. fire brigade /'faɪər brɪ,ɡeɪd/ (noun) — A group of firefighters who respond to fires and emergencies.
    Example: The fire brigade arrived quickly.
    Synonyms: fire department, fire service
  5. fireman/firefighter /'faɪər,faɪtər/ (noun) — A person trained to put out fires and rescue people.
    Example: The firefighter rescued the child.
    Synonyms: fireman, rescue worker
  6. go through /ɡoʊ θru:/ (phrase) — to pass through a check or control point
    Example: We had to go through security.
    Synonyms: pass through, enter, clear
  7. heavy (rain) /'hɛvi/ (adjective) — very strong or large in amount
    Example: We had heavy rain all afternoon.
    Synonyms: strong, torrential, hard
  8. normal /'nɔ:rməl/ (adjective) — usual and not strange or different
    Example: It is normal to feel nervous before a test.
    Synonyms: usual, ordinary, typical
  9. nothing to declare /,nʌθɪŋ tə dɪ'kleə(r)/ (phrase) — a sign saying you have no goods to report at customs
    Example: If you have nothing to declare, use this exit.
    Synonyms: no goods to declare, green channel
  10. permission /pər'mɪʃən/ (noun) — official approval to do something
    Example: You need permission to enter.
    Synonyms: approval, authorization, consent
  11. police force /'poʊlɪs fɔ:rs/ (noun) — The group of people who work to keep law and order.
    Example: The police force arrived quickly.
    Synonyms: police department, law enforcement
  12. police officer /pə'li:s ,ɑ:fɪsər/ (noun) — A person whose job is to enforce the law and protect people.
    Example: A police officer helped the lost child.
    Synonyms: policeman, policewoman
  13. politely /pə'laɪtli/ (adverb) — in a respectful and kind way
    Example: He politely asked for directions.
    Synonyms: respectfully, courteously, kindly
  14. pollution /pə'lu:ʃən/ (noun) — harmful waste or dirty air, water, or land
    Example: Air pollution is a serious problem in cities.
    Synonyms: contamination, smog, dirty air
  15. provide /prə'vaɪd/ (verb) — to give someone what they need or ask for
    Example: We provide free lunch at school.
    Synonyms: give, supply, offer
  16. regular /'rɛɡjələr/ (adjective) — usual or standard, not special
    Example: I took my regular seat by the window.
    Synonyms: usual, standard, normal
  17. request n /rɪ'kwest/ (noun) — a polite act of asking for something
    Example: He made a request for more time.
    Synonyms: ask, petition, appeal
  18. service /'sɜ:rvɪs/ (noun) — help or work provided for people
    Example: The hotel provides excellent service.
    Synonyms: help, assistance, support
  19. single room /'sɪŋɡəl ru:m/ (phrase) — a hotel room for one person with one bed
    Example: We booked a single room for one night.
    Synonyms: one-bed room, solo room, single-bed room
  20. stay n /steɪ/ (noun) — the time you spend somewhere as a guest or visitor
    Example: Our stay was only two nights.
    Synonyms: visit, visit duration, trip
  21. twin room /'twɪn ru:m/ (phrase) — a hotel room with two separate beds for two people
    Example: We asked for a twin room with two beds.
    Synonyms: two-bed room, double-bedded room, room for two
  22. uncle /'ʌŋkəl/ (noun) — the brother of your mother or father
    Example: My uncle works in a hospital.
    Synonyms: aunt's husband, parent's brother
  23. visa application form /'vi:zə ,æplɪ'keɪʃən fɔ:rm/ (phrase) — a form used to ask for permission to enter a country
    Example: Please fill out the visa application form.
    Synonyms: application form, request form
  24. wave to somebody /weɪv tu: 'sʌmbədi/ (phrase) — to move your hand back and forth to greet someone or get attention
    Example: She waved to somebody across the street.
    Synonyms: greet, signal to, motion to
  25. weather forecast /'wɛðər 'fɔ:rkæst/ (noun) — a report about what the weather will be like
    Example: The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow.
    Synonyms: weather report, prediction, outlook
  26. wild (animals) /waɪld/ (adjective) — living in nature without human care or control
    Example: Wild animals live in forests and mountains.
    Synonyms: untamed, feral, natural

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