Insight - Advanced - Unit 3 - 3C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - 3C in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "manipulate", "outstrip", "inflation", etc.

review-disable

review

flashcard-disable

flashcard

spelling-disable

spelling

quiz-disable

quiz

start-learning
Insight - Advanced
to boost [verb]

to increase or enhance the amount, level, or intensity of something

Ex: Adding fertilizer to the soil can boost the growth of plants and flowers .

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

Ex: They decided to set up a foundation for environmental conservation .

to control or influence someone cleverly for personal gain or advantage

Ex: The dictator manipulated the media to spread propaganda and control public opinion .
to gain [verb]

to obtain something through one's own actions or hard work

Ex: They gained the trust of their clients by consistently delivering exceptional service .

to posses or reach a higher level of skill, success, value, or quantity than another person or thing

Ex: Her dedication to her studies allowed her to outstrip her classmates in academic achievement .

to start an organized activity or operation

Ex: We are launching the project later today .

to direct or participate in the management, organization, or execution of something

Ex: As the event coordinator , she will conduct the planning and execution of the conference .

an attempt to gather the facts of a matter such as a crime, incident, etc. to find out the truth

Ex: The journalist 's investigation revealed new information about the corruption scandal .
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 .
loss [noun]

the act or process of no longer having someone or something

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

(economics) the measure of how much is produced per input or time, reflecting efficiency in creating goods or services

to rival [verb]

to be equal to or compete closely with someone or something in terms of skill, ability, or performance

Ex: Can you please name a company that rivals ours in terms of market share ?

the ongoing increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time

Ex: Rising inflation led to higher food and fuel prices .
retail [noun]

the activity of selling goods or products directly to consumers, typically in small quantities

Ex: The rise of online retail has changed the way people shop .

goods offered for sale or the ones bought or sold

Ex: The display window showcased the latest merchandise from the designer collection .
line [noun]

a system where tasks are performed in sequence to assemble a product

Ex: Efficiency on the line increased after automation .

a product sold at a low price to attract customers and encourage sales of other profitable items.

Ex: The company introduced a discounted phone as a loss leader for its new service plans .
outlet [noun]

a store or organization where the products of a particular company are sold at a lower price

Ex: They decided to visit the factory outlet to buy kitchen appliances at a fraction of the cost .
second [noun]

merchandise sold at a reduced price due to minor flaws, used in plural form

Ex: The shop sells seconds of designer clothing .
pop-up [noun]

a window that appears suddenly on top of the current screen, often used to display advertising or notifications

Ex: The website uses pop-up windows to display important announcements to visitors .
supplier [noun]

a person or company that provides goods or services to another business or individual

Ex: The factory depends on its supplier for raw materials .