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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
product
product
[noun]

something that is created or grown for sale

Ex: The bakery's best-selling product is its freshly baked bread. 
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special offer

a limited-time promotion or discount on a product or service

Ex: The store had a special offer on shoes this week. 
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range
range
[noun]

a variety of things that are different but are of the same general type

Ex: The store offers a wide range of electronics, from smartphones to laptops. 
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reasonably
reasonably
[Adverb]

at a price or cost that is not excessive

Ex: The hotel was reasonably priced considering the location. 
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inexpensive
inexpensive
[Adjective]

having a reasonable price

Ex: The restaurant offers inexpensive meals that are still delicious. 
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to advertise

to make something known publicly, usually for commercial purposes

Ex: The new movie release was heavily advertised through television, social media, and billboards. 
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credit card

a plastic card, usually given to us by a bank, that we use to pay for goods and services

Ex: He applied for a new credit card with a lower interest rate. 
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logo
logo
[noun]

a symbol or design used to represent a company or organization

Ex: The company's new logo features a bold design with vibrant colors that stand out. 
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to save
to save
[Verb]

to keep money to spend later

Ex: She saves a portion of her salary every month for emergencies. 
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luxury
luxury
[noun]

the characteristic of being exceptionally expensive, offering superior quality and exclusivity

Ex: The luxury of the hotel's amenities was evident in its opulent decor and exceptional service. 
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sale
sale
[noun]

an occasion when a shop or business sells its goods at reduced prices

Ex: She's always first in line for the annual sale. 
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order
order
[noun]

a request for a specific item or service to be provided

Ex: He made a mistake on his order and had to correct it. 
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cash
cash
[noun]

money in bills or coins, rather than checks, credit, etc.

Ex: He always keeps a little cash in his wallet for emergencies. 
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deposit
deposit
[noun]

a sum of money that is paid before paying a total amount, particularly when buying something that is expensive

Ex: To secure the apartment, they had to pay a deposit of one month's rent upfront. 
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exchange
exchange
[noun]

reciprocal transfer of equal sums of money, often currencies of different countries

Ex: Currency exchange rates fluctuate daily. 
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reasonable
reasonable
[Adjective]

moderate in amount or quality

Ex: The restaurant offers a reasonable portion size for each meal. 
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to choose
to choose
[Verb]

to decide what we want to have or what is best for us from a group of options

Ex: When you go shopping, remember to choose quality over quantity. 
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to reduce
to reduce
[Verb]

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

Ex: The company decided to reduce the prices of its products to attract more customers. 
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fare
fare
[noun]

the amount of money we pay to travel with a bus, taxi, plane, etc.

Ex: She bought a monthly pass to save on daily fare expenses. 
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good value

something that is worth the price paid because it offers quality, usefulness, or satisfaction beyond the cost

Ex: This restaurant offers good value with generous portions at affordable prices. 
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to complain

to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

Ex: Emily likes to complain about the long commute to work every morning. 
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complaint
complaint
[noun]

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

Ex: After receiving the wrong order at the restaurant, she decided to file a complaint with the manager to express her dissatisfaction. 
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damaged
damaged
[Adjective]

(of a person or thing) harmed or spoiled

Ex: The damaged car had dents and scratches from the accident. 
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to deliver

to bring and give a letter, package, etc. to a specific person or place

Ex: The mail carrier regularly delivers letters and packages to our doorstep. 
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to exchange

to swap one item for another, often of similar value or function

Ex: The store allowed customers to exchange defective merchandise for new items. 
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to order
to order
[Verb]

to ask for something, especially food, drinks, services, etc. in a restaurant, bar, or shop

Ex: He ordered a round of drinks for everyone at the table. 
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refund
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: She received a full refund after returning the defective shoes. 
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to return
to return
[Verb]

to bring back a purchased item to the seller in order to receive a refund

Ex: After discovering a defect in the new electronic gadget, Sarah decided to return it to the store for a refund. 
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bargain
bargain
[noun]

an item bought at a much lower price than usual

Ex: She found a great bargain on shoes during the sale. 
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reduction
reduction
[noun]

a decline in amount, degree, etc. of a particular thing

Ex: The company implemented cost-cutting measures that led to a reduction in expenses. 
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arrangement

a mutual understanding or agreement established between people

Ex: They made an arrangement to meet at the café later. 
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