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Vocabulary for IELTS (Basic) - Shopping

Here you will learn some English words about shopping, such as "sale", "value", "bargain", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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Words for Basic IELTS
assistant
assistant
[noun]

a person whose job is to help customers in a shop

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credit
credit
[noun]

the ability to obtain goods, services, or funds based on trust, allowing payment to be deferred

Ex: Credit allowed them to furnish the apartment before receiving their paycheck.
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sale
sale
[noun]

an occasion when a shop or business sells its goods at reduced prices

Ex: They bought their new car during a year-end sale.
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cheque
cheque
[noun]

a piece of printed paper where one writes an amount of money and signs it, used as a form of payment instead of cash

Ex: She deposited the cheque at the bank using the mobile app .
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to afford
to afford
[Verb]

to be able to pay the cost of something

Ex: Financial stability allows individuals to afford unexpected expenses without causing hardship .
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department store

a large store, divided into several parts, each selling different types of goods

Ex: The department store's extensive toy section was a favorite with the kids .
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discount
discount
[noun]

the amount of money that is reduced from the usual price of something

Ex: The store provided a 15 % discount for first-time customers .
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mall
mall
[noun]

‌a large building or enclosed area, where many stores are placed

Ex: The mall offers a wide variety of stores , from high-end boutiques to budget-friendly shops .
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order
order
[noun]

a request or instruction made for goods or services, often specifying the quantity, quality, and delivery of the requested items

Ex: The company processed the order and shipped the items promptly .
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payment
payment
[noun]

the act or process of paying or being paid money

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queue
queue
[noun]

a line in which people or vehicles wait for a particular purpose

Ex: There was a queue outside the popular restaurant , with people eager to get a table .
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gift card
gift card
[noun]

a small card that allows the holder to get goods and services from a store up to the cash value printed on it

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receipt
receipt
[noun]

a written or printed document that shows the payment for a set of goods or services has been made

Ex: The hotel gave me a receipt when I checked out .
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tax
tax
[noun]

a sum of money that has to be paid, based on one's income, to the government so it can provide people with different kinds of public services

Ex: Businesses are required to collect and report taxes to the government.
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value
value
[noun]

the worth of something in money

Ex: She questioned the value of the expensive handbag , wondering if it was worth the price .
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bargain
bargain
[noun]

an item bought at a much lower price than usual

Ex: The used car was a bargain compared to newer models .
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to bid
to bid
[Verb]

to offer a particular price for something, usually at an auction

Ex: The contractors are bidding for the government 's new construction project .
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cashier
cashier
[noun]

a person in charge of paying and receiving money in a hotel, shop, bank, etc.

Ex: The cashier quickly resolved a problem with the customer ’s discount at checkout .
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checkout
checkout
[noun]

a place in a supermarket where people pay for the goods they buy

Ex: After waiting patiently in line , I finally reached the checkout and paid for my groceries with a credit card .
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delivery
delivery
[noun]

the act or process of taking goods, letters, etc. to whomever they have been sent

Ex: He tracked the delivery status of his package online .
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to purchase

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

Ex: The family has recently purchased a new car for their daily commute .
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to shoplift

to steal goods from a store by secretly taking them without paying

Ex: The employee noticed the man shoplifting and immediately called the police .
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accessory
accessory
[noun]

an item, such as a bag, hat, piece of jewelry, etc., that is worn or carried because it makes an outfit more beautiful or attractive

Ex: The store offers a wide selection of fashion accessories, including belts , scarves , and hats .
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goods
goods
[noun]

items made or produced for sale

Ex: He decided to donate his gently used goods to charity , hoping to help those in need .
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to browse
to browse
[Verb]

to casually look at different products in a store with no intention of making a purchase

Ex: He likes to browse the electronics store to stay updated on the latest technology , even though he rarely buys anything .
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boutique
boutique
[noun]

a small store in which fashionable clothes or accessories are sold

Ex: The boutique carries a curated selection of high-end fashion brands that you ca n't find elsewhere .
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chain store

one of a series of stores that are all owned by the same company or person

Ex: Working at a chain store provided him with valuable retail experience and customer service skills .
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debit card

a small plastic card we use to pay for what we buy with the money taken directly from our bank account

Ex: The bank issued me a new debit card when the old one expired .
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duty-free
duty-free
[Adjective]

(of goods) able to be imported without paying tax on them

Ex: The duty-free area of the airport is popular among tourists looking for souvenirs and gifts .
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to retail
to retail
[Verb]

to sell small quantities of goods directly to customers

Ex: Over the years , these shops have successfully retailed unique products to loyal customers .
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shopaholic

someone who spends a lot of time shopping, often buying unnecessary things

Ex: The shopaholic could n't resist the temptation of the big sale and ended up buying more than she intended .
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