Insight Intermediate "Unit 6 - 6D" Vocabulary

profit

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the sum of money that is gained after all expenses and taxes are paid

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The company reported a significant profit for the fiscal year, reflecting efficient operations and strong sales.

Investors seek opportunities to maximize profit by analyzing market trends and identifying potential growth sectors.

to design

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to make drawings according to which something will be constructed or produced

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industry

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the manufacture of goods using raw materials, particularly in factories

to manufacture

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to produce products in large quantities by using machinery

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consumer

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someone who buys and uses services or goods

trade

noun

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the activity of exchanging goods or services

commercial

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related to the purchasing and selling of different goods and services

noncommercial

retailer

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a store, person, or business that sells goods to the public for their own use, not for resale

trend

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a fashion or style that is popular at a particular time

What is a "trend"?

A trend refers to a general direction in which something is developing or changing, often used in reference to fashion and style. It can describe a popular clothing item, color, pattern, or overall style that is currently favored by a particular group of people or society as a whole. Trends may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as cultural and social changes, technology, economic conditions, and media exposure. They can be short-lived or long-lasting, and often evolve over time as new ideas and innovations emerge. Following trends can be a way for individuals to express their personal style and keep up with the latest fashion, while designers and retailers rely on trends to stay relevant and meet consumer demand.

consumerism

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the idea or belief that personal well-being and happiness depend on the purchase of material goods

to display

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to publicly show something

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experience

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the skill and knowledge we gain from doing, feeling, or seeing things

inexperience

to influence

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to have an effect on a particular person or thing

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market

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a public place where people buy and sell groceries

present

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something given to someone as a sign of appreciation or on a special occasion

to promise

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to tell someone that one will do something or that a particular event will happen

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to purchase

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to get goods or services in exchange for money or other forms of payment

sell

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refund

noun

/ˈɹiˌfənd/, /ɹɪˈfənd/

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

research

noun

/ˈriːˌsɜrʧ/ , /rɪˈsɜrʧ/

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

to risk

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to put someone or something important in a situation where they could be harmed, lost, or destroyed

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