ESL Fast 365 Essays #44 San Francisco Cable Cars

Mrs. N (United States of America)
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  1. commuter
    someone who travels regularly to and from work
    The open-air cars are a major tourist attraction, and are still used by San Francisco commuters on a daily basis.
  2. municipal
    relating to a self-governing district
    It is run by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency.
  3. landmark
    a prominent or well-known object in a particular place
    One of the most historic, and significant landmarks in the United States is the San Francisco cable car system.
  4. diverse
    distinctly dissimilar or unlike
    There used to be 23 lines in use throughout the city connecting the diverse communities that make up San Francisco.
  5. literally
    without exaggeration
    These cars are literally pulled by cable, up and down the steep hills of the city, making it easier for people to get from one end of the city to the other.
  6. attraction
    the quality of arousing interest
    The open-air cars are a major tourist attraction, and are still used by San Francisco commuters on a daily basis.
  7. section
    one of several parts or pieces that fit with others
    The single-ended cars have open-sided sections with seats that face outward to the street.
  8. grip
    hold fast or firmly
    It has 34 seats, and grips for an additional 34 standing passengers.
  9. steep
    having a sharp inclination
    These cars are literally pulled by cable, up and down the steep hills of the city, making it easier for people to get from one end of the city to the other.
  10. boast
    talk about oneself with excessive pride or self-regard
    In all, there are three lines currently operating in the city, and boasts a fleet of 12 cable cars.
  11. fleet
    group of aircraft operating under the same ownership
    In all, there are three lines currently operating in the city, and boasts a fleet of 12 cable cars.
Created on Sat May 22 11:15:34 EDT 2021

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