Insight - Intermediate - Unit 6 - 6D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - 6D in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "consumerism", "refund", "influence", etc.

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Insight - Intermediate
profit [noun]

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

Ex: Last year ’s profit was reinvested into expanding the company .

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

Ex: By the time the project was due , they had already designed the entire product .
industry [noun]

the manufacture of goods using raw materials, particularly in factories

Ex: The technology industry is known for rapid innovation and advancements .

to produce products in large quantities by using machinery

Ex: The textile industry manufactures fabrics through automated weaving and dyeing processes .
consumer [noun]

someone who buys and uses services or goods

Ex: The new smartphone model received positive reviews from consumers .
trade [noun]

the activity of exchanging goods or services

Ex: Local markets thrive on the trade of fresh produce and handmade goods .
commercial [adjective]

related to the purchasing and selling of different goods and services

Ex: This product is designed for the commercial use , not for private households .
retailer [noun]

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

Ex: The retailer offers discounts and promotions to attract customers to its stores .
trend [noun]

a fashion or style that is popular at a particular time

Ex: The trend of minimalism has gained popularity recently .

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

Ex: The rise of consumerism in the 20th century led to increased production and consumption of goods .

to publicly show something

Ex: The shop window was used to display the latest fashion trends and accessories .

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

Ex: He shared his experiences with overcoming obstacles during his inspirational speech .

to have an effect on a particular person or thing

Ex: Educational experiences during childhood can significantly influence cognitive development .
market [noun]

a public place where people buy and sell groceries

Ex: She enjoyed browsing the stalls at the outdoor market , sampling cheeses and pastries .
present [noun]

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

Ex: He always brings thoughtful presents whenever he visits , which shows how much he values our friendship .

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

Ex: While on the campaign trail , the candidate was promising various improvements to the community .

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

Ex: The company decided to purchase new equipment to improve its manufacturing processes .
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: After returning the damaged item , he got a refund to his credit card .
research [noun]

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

Ex: The professor presented the findings of her research at an international conference .
to risk [verb]

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

Ex: They are risking their reputation by not addressing customer complaints promptly .