Insight - Intermediate - Vocabulary Insight 6

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 6 in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "launch", "sample", "persuade", 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 start an organized activity or operation

Ex: We are launching the project later today .
campaign [noun]

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

Ex: The environmental group launched a campaign to reduce plastic waste in oceans .
sample [noun]

a small amount of a substance taken from a larger amount used for scientific analysis or therapeutic experiment

Ex: The doctor requested a urine sample to check for signs of infection .
business [noun]

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

Ex: She invested her savings in a start-up business .
money [noun]

something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills

Ex: Saving money for the future is really important .
loss [noun]

the act or process of no longer having someone or something

Ex: He felt a profound loss when his job ended .

to publicly show something

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

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

Ex: During the business negotiation , the salesperson tried to persuade the client to agree to a favorable deal .

to move to a higher position or rank

Ex: He was promoted to vice president of sales for his outstanding performance .
target [noun]

a person, building, or area marked to be attacked

Ex: The organization 's actions raised concerns about the safety of vulnerable targets .
trick [noun]

something that is done to deceive someone else

Ex: The scam artist used a common trick to steal credit card information from unsuspecting victims .

to make something known publicly, usually for commercial purposes

Ex: Events and promotions are commonly advertised through posters , flyers , and digital channels .
brand [noun]

the name that a particular product or service is identified with

Ex: As a luxury brand , Rolex commands a premium price for its watches .
free [adjective]

not requiring payment

Ex: The community center has free yoga classes on the weekend .
insider [noun]

someone who is part of a particular group or organization, especially someone who knows information that others do not have access to

Ex: Only insiders had access to the confidential report .
luxury [noun]

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

Ex: The handbag 's luxury was reflected in its intricate design and high price tag .
agency [noun]

a business or organization that provides services to other parties, especially by representing them in transactions

Ex:
goods [noun]

items made or produced for sale

Ex: The shipment of goods arrived late , causing a delay in restocking the shelves .

an understanding of or information about a subject after studying and experiencing it

Ex: Jane gained knowledge about ancient history by reading books and visiting museums .
majority [noun]

the larger part or number of a given set or group

Ex: The majority of the class agreed on extending the deadline for the assignment .
modest [adjective]

relatively moderate, limited, or small in scope, size, or amount

Ex: He received a modest salary for his work .

a principle of design that refers to the relationship of the size, shape, and quantity of different elements in a composition

Ex: Classic Greek art is famous for its use of golden ratio proportions .
significant [adjective]

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

Ex: The new policy had a significant impact on improving workplace productivity .
tiny [adjective]

extremely small

Ex: The tiny ants worked together to carry a big crumb .
whopping [adjective]

very impressive, especially in amount or degree

Ex: They were shocked by the whopping amount of snow that fell overnight , blanketing the town .