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Solutions - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 7 - 7A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - 7A in the Solutions Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "estate agent", "cosmetics", "launderette", etc.

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Solutions - Pre-Intermediate
number
number
[noun]

a word, sign, or symbol that represents a specific quantity or amount

Ex: Can you provide your contact number for the registration form? 
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currency
currency
[noun]

the type or system of money that is used by a country

Ex: The euro is the official currency of many countries in the European Union. 
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dollar
dollar
[noun]

the unit of money in the US, Canada, Australia and several other countries, equal to 100 cents

Ex: I need to break this twenty dollar bill into smaller ones. 
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euro
euro
[noun]

the money that most countries in Europe use

Ex: I exchanged my dollars for euros before my trip to Europe. 
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pound
pound
[noun]

the currency of the UK and some other countries that is equal to 100 pence

Ex: I exchanged my dollars for pounds before my trip to London. 
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yen
yen
[noun]

the official currency of Japan, abbreviated as ¥, used for financial transactions and pricing in Japan

Ex: The cost of the meal was 2,000 ¥. 
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do it yourself
do it yourself
[sentence]

the act of repairing, making, or doing things by oneself instead of paying a professional to do them

Ex: Many people enjoy do-it-yourself projects because they allow for personal creativity and customization. 
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shop
shop
[noun]

a building or place that sells goods or services

Ex: She visited the local shop to pick up some groceries. 
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service
service
[noun]

the work done by a person, organization, company, etc. for the benefit of others

Ex: The restaurant prided itself on providing excellent service to its customers. 
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baker's
baker's
[noun]

a store that specializes in baking and selling bread, cakes, pastries, and other baked goods

Ex: She stopped by the baker's to pick up some fresh bread for breakfast. 
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bank
bank
[noun]

a financial institution that keeps and lends money and provides other financial services

Ex: Can you recommend a reliable bank for opening a new account? 
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butcher's
butcher's
[noun]

a store that provides a variety of meat, mainly beef, pork, and lamb to customers

Ex: She stopped by the butcher's to pick up some fresh steaks for dinner. 
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charity
charity
[noun]

an organization that helps those in need by giving them money, food, etc.

Ex: The charity organized a fundraiser to support homeless shelters. 
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shop
shop
[noun]

a building or place that sells goods or services

Ex: She visited the local shop to pick up some groceries. 
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chemist's
chemist's
[noun]

a place where one can buy medicines, cosmetic products, and toiletries

Ex: She went to the chemist's to pick up her prescription medication. 
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coffee shop

a type of small restaurant where people can drink coffee, tea, etc. and usually eat light meals too

Ex: He works part-time at a coffee shop near the university. 
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clothes shop

a store that sells clothing items, such as shirts, pants, dresses, and jackets, for people to wear

Ex: She went to the clothes shop to buy a new dress. 
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cosmetics
cosmetics
[noun]

any type of substance that one puts on one's skin, particularly the face, to make it look more attractive

Ex: She has a wide collection of cosmetics for different makeup looks. 
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store
store
[noun]

a shop of any size or kind that sells goods

Ex: He always forgets something at the grocery store. 
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delicatessen

a shop or section of a store that sells high-quality, ready-to-eat foods like cold cuts, cheeses, and salads

Ex: She bought fresh sandwiches and pasta salad from the delicatessen. 
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garden center

a store that sells plants, gardening tools, and supplies for home and outdoor gardens

Ex: We visited the garden center to buy flowers for the backyard. 
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florist's
florist's
[noun]

a shop that sells flowers and makes floral arrangements for events like weddings and funerals

Ex: She went to the florist's to buy a bouquet for her friend's birthday. 
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greengrocer's

a shop that sells fresh fruits and vegetables

Ex: She bought fresh apples and carrots from the greengrocer's. 
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hairdresser's

a salon or shop where people go to get their hair cut, styled, or treated

Ex: She booked an appointment at the hairdresser's for a haircut. 
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jeweller's

a shop or a person who makes, sells, and repairs jewellery and watches

Ex: She went to the jeweller's to buy a necklace for her mother. 
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launderette

a place where one can wash and dry one's clothes using coin-operated machines

Ex: She went to the launderette to wash her blankets. 
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newsagent's

a type of shop where a person can buy newspapers, magazines, and sweets, usually located in busy areas like train stations or shopping centers

Ex: She popped into the newsagent's to buy her favorite magazine and some chocolate. 
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optician's

a shop that sells glasses and contact lenses and also provides eye exams and fitting services

Ex: She visited the optician's to get her eyes tested. 
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post office

a place where we can send letters, packages, etc., or buy stamps

Ex: I like to check my mailbox at the post office every day for any new mail. 
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shoe shop
shoe shop
[noun]

a store that sells shoes of various styles and sizes to customers

Ex: She went to the shoe shop to buy new boots. 
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stationer's

a shop where paper, pens, and other office or school supplies are sold

Ex: She went to the stationer's to buy notebooks and pens. 
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takeaway
takeaway
[noun]

a meal bought from a restaurant or store to be eaten somewhere else

Ex: We decided to get takeaway for dinner instead of cooking tonight. 
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shopping
shopping
[noun]

the act of buying goods from stores

Ex: His favorite part of shopping is finding good deals. 
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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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coupon
coupon
[noun]

a small piece of document that is used for buying things with a lower price

Ex: He forgot to bring the coupon to the supermarket. 
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discount
discount
[noun]

the act of reducing the usual price of something

Ex: The store announced a discount on all electronics for the weekend. 
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code
code
[noun]

a set of letters, numbers, or symbols used to classify or identify something

Ex: Enter the code to unlock the door. 
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price tag
price tag
[noun]

a label on an item that shows how much it costs

Ex: She glanced at the price tag and was surprised by how expensive the dress was. 
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receipt
receipt
[noun]

a written or printed document that shows the payment for a set of goods or services has been made

Ex: I couldn't read the faded print on the receipt. 
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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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sale
sale
[noun]

the act of selling something

Ex: Following the sale of her novel, she became a well-known author. 
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estate agent

a person whose job is to help clients rent or buy properties

Ex: The estate agent showed them several houses in the area. 
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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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