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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
sale
[noun]

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

Ex: They bought their new car during a sale.
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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

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to afford
[Verb]

to be able to pay the cost of something

Ex: Financial stability allows individuals afford unexpected expenses without causing hardship .
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a large store, divided into several parts, each selling different types of goods

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discount
[noun]

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

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mall
[noun]

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

Ex: mall offers a wide variety of stores , from high-end boutiques to budget-friendly shops .
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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 order and shipped the items promptly .
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queue
[noun]

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

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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 receipt when I checked out .
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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: The company hired tax consultant to ensure compliance with the latest tax laws and regulations .
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value
[noun]

the worth of something in money

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bargain
[noun]

an item bought at a much lower price than usual

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to bid
[Verb]

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

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cashier
[noun]

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

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checkout
[noun]

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

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delivery
[noun]

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

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

Ex: The family has purchased a new car for their daily commute .
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to steal goods from a store by secretly taking them without paying

Ex: The employee noticed the shoplifting and immediately called the police .
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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 accessories, including belts , scarves , and hats .
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goods
[noun]

items made or produced for sale

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to browse
[Verb]

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

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

a small store in which fashionable clothes or accessories are sold

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

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

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duty-free
[Adjective]

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

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to retail
[Verb]

to sell small quantities of goods directly to customers

Ex: Over the years , these shops have retailed unique products to loyal customers .
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someone who spends a lot of time shopping, often buying unnecessary things

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