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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Apparel, Cost & Styles

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
clothing
[noun]

the items that we wear, particularly a specific type of items

Ex: When traveling to a hot climate , it 's essential to pack lightweight and breathable clothing.
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garment
[noun]

an item of clothing that is worn on the body, including various types of clothing such as shirts, pants, dresses, etc.

Ex: She selected a lightweight garment for her trip to the tropics , prioritizing comfort in the warm climate .
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to remove clothing or covering quickly or completely

Ex: She stripped off the wrapping paper to reveal the gift inside .
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to suit
[Verb]

(of clothes, a color, hairstyle, etc.) to look good on someone

Ex: Certain hairstyles can really suit a person 's face shape and features .
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tailoring
[noun]

the occupation, skill, or work of a tailor, involving making, altering, or repairing clothes

Ex: He learned tailoring from his father, who was a master tailor.
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trend
[noun]

a fashion or style that is popular at a particular time

Ex: Trends in fashion change rapidly every year .
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top of the range
[Adjective]

having the highest quality or most expensive model within a series of products

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price tag
[noun]

a label on an item that shows how much it costs

Ex: She hesitated to buy the item when she saw the high price tag attached to it .
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refund
[noun]

an amount of money that is paid back because of returning goods to a store or one is not satisfied with the goods or services

Ex: He requested a refund for the concert tickets since the event was canceled .
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overpriced
[Adjective]

expensive in way that is not reasonable

Ex: Online reviews criticized the store for selling overpriced electronics.
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costly
[Adjective]

costing much money, often more than one is willing to pay

Ex: The university tuition fees were too costly for many students , so they sought scholarships or financial aid .
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to run
[Verb]

(with reference to color or colorant in a piece of clothing or paper) to lose color when becoming wet and to spread that color to other pieces of clothing, etc.

Ex: I accidentally mixed a blue shirt with my white laundry , and now the color has run onto everything .
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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
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