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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.

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to boost
[Verb]

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

Ex: She boosts her productivity by organizing her tasks efficiently .
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to set up
[Verb]

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

Ex: After months of planning and coordination , the entrepreneurs finally set up their own software development company in the heart of the city .
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to control or influence someone cleverly for personal gain or advantage

Ex: The cult leader manipulated his followers into believing he had divine powers and could lead them to enlightenment .
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to gain
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to obtain something through one's own actions or hard work

Ex: He gained a reputation as a reliable leader by effectively managing his team through challenging projects .
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to posses or reach a higher level of skill, success, value, or quantity than another person or thing

Ex: As technology advances , the capabilities of new smartphones continually outstrip those of their predecessors .
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to launch
[Verb]

to start an organized activity or operation

Ex: He has launched several successful businesses in the past .
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to direct or participate in the management, organization, or execution of something

Ex: The CEO will personally conduct negotiations with potential business partners .
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an attempt to gather the facts of a matter such as a crime, incident, etc. to find out the truth

Ex: Law enforcement officials are carrying out an investigation to uncover the truth behind the incident .
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profit
[noun]

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

Ex: Without careful budgeting , it ’s difficult to achieve consistent profit.
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loss
[noun]

the state or process of losing a person or thing

Ex: Loss of biodiversity in the region has had detrimental effects on the ecosystem .
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(economics) the measure of how much is produced per input or time, reflecting efficiency in creating goods or services

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

Ex: Her cooking skills rival those of professional chefs .
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inflation
[noun]

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

Ex: Wages failed to keep up with inflation, affecting many households .
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retail
[noun]

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

Ex: Many businesses rely on retail sales during the holiday season.
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goods offered for sale or the ones bought or sold

Ex: She browsed through the merchandise at the souvenir shop , looking for gifts to bring back home .
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line
[noun]

an arrangement of workers and equipment in a factory, where products are assembled sequentially as they move along a conveyor belt

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

Ex: Gaming consoles are often sold as loss leaders, with profits coming from accessories and games .
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outlet
[noun]

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

Ex: The online outlet website offers a wide selection of discounted items from popular brands .
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second
[noun]

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

Ex: The label says they 're seconds, but I ca n't see what 's wrong .
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pop-up
[noun]

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

Ex: The pop-up message provided information about the latest software update .
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supplier
[noun]

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

Ex: The construction firm negotiated a deal with a steel supplier.
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