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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| to increase speed | accelerate |
| the part of an engine in which fuel is mixed with air so it will burn effectively | carburetor |
| the amount carried by a freight car | carload |
| an elevated road, often one that runs over water or marshland | causeway |
| a paid driver | chauffeur |
| to go around; bypass | circumvent |
| to crash into | collide |
| the place toward which one is traveling | destination |
| inexpensive; avoiding waste | economical |
| acting or producing an outcome with minimal waste of time, energy, or expense | efficient |
| to cart or transport | haul |
| to apply oil or grease | lubricate |
| the number of miles a car will travel on a gallon of gas | mileage |
| resulting in monetary gain | profitable |
| the cooling system of a car's engine | radiator |
| a large truck with special equipment | rig |
| lying immediately outside a city | suburban |
| temporary; passing through | transient |
| numerous; of many kinds | various |
| to suddenly change direction | veer |