184. IELTS Minh Huong Vocabulary booster (Cambridge 13, test 1, reading 1)

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What is the definition of a retailer?

A person or business that sells goods to customers in a shop.

What does it mean to demonstrate?

To show, indicate, or prove.

How is commitment defined?

Responsibility or promise.

What does the term tangible mean?

Visible, obvious, apparent, or clear.

What does it mean to accumulate?

To gather or collect.

What is the meaning of redeem?

To exchange or convert.

What does it mean to abandon?

To leave or give up.

What does the term "retain" mean?

Keep, hold, maintain

What is the definition of "attribute"?

Quality, characteristic, trait, feature, element

What does "unleash" mean?

Release, set free

What is the meaning of "downturn"?

Decline, downward, recession

Define "opulence".

Wealth, affluence, richness

What does it mean to "cheapen"?

Reduce, lower, lower in price

What is the definition of "initiate"?

Start, begin, commence

What does "eager" mean?

Enthusiastic, excited, keen

Define "insight".

Perception, awareness, understanding, comprehension

What does it mean to "launch"?

Introduce, start, begin

What is the meaning of "vibrant"?

Vivid, lively, colorful

Define "conventional".

Normal, regular, traditional

What is a "sub-brand"?

A secondary brand within a main brand

What does it mean to "avert"?

Prevent, stop, avoid

What does "across-the-board" mean?

Affecting everyone or everything in a situation or organization

Define "recession".

Downturn, decline, collapse

What is meant by "mindset"?

A set of attitudes or fixed ideas that somebody has and that are often difficult to change

What does "renewal" refer to?

Reform

What is a "retailer"?

A person or business that sells goods to customers in a shop.

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Discover essential vocabulary terms that enhance communication skills, including synonyms and definitions for words like retain, attribute, unleash, and more. Improve your language proficiency and express ideas clearly.

1. What is the definition of 'sub-brand' in the context?

A a secondary brand within a main brand B a brand with no parent company C a brand that operates independently D a primary brand in a market

2. What does 'avert' mean according to the content?

A ignore, neglect, overlook B encourage, promote, support C delay, postpone, defer D prevent, stop, avoid

3. How is 'across-the-board' defined in the content?

A focusing on external factors B targeting a single department C affecting everyone or everything in a situation or organization D limited to specific individuals

4. What is the meaning of 'mindset' as described in the content?

A a flexible approach to problems B an impulsive decision-making process C a temporary mood or feeling D a set of attitudes or fixed ideas that are difficult to change

5. What does 'retailer' mean in the given context?

A a manufacturer of goods B a wholesaler distributing products C a customer purchasing items D a person or business that sells goods to customers in a shop

6. What does the word 'initiate' mean in the given context?

A pause, halt, stop B end, finish, conclude C start, begin, commence D delay, postpone, defer

7. Which word is synonymous with 'eager' in the context?

A reluctant, hesitant, unsure B enthusiastic, excited, keen C apathetic, indifferent, uninterested D calm, relaxed, laid-back

8. What is the meaning of 'insight' as used in the content?

A perception, awareness, understanding, comprehension B guesswork, speculation, assumption C ignorance, unawareness, oblivion D confusion, misunderstanding, error

9. How is 'vibrant' defined in the given context?

A dull, lifeless, drab B calm, peaceful, serene C quiet, subdued, muted D vivid, lively, colorful

10. What does 'conventional' mean according to the content?

A unusual, unique, rare B unorthodox, unconventional, atypical C normal, regular, traditional D innovative, novel, new

11. What does the word 'demonstrate' mean in the given context?

A ignore, neglect, overlook B show, indicate, prove C confuse, complicate, perplex D hide, conceal, obscure

12. How is 'commitment' defined in the content?

A freedom, independence, autonomy B indifference, apathy, neglect C responsibility, promise D hesitation, doubt, uncertainty

13. What is the meaning of the word 'retain'?

A release, set free B keep, hold, maintain C start, begin D reduce, lower

14. Which word describes a quality or characteristic?

A downturn B cheapen C opulence D attribute

15. What does 'unleash' mean in the given context?

A release, set free B decline, downward C wealth, affluence D start, begin

16. How is 'downturn' defined in the content?

A wealth, affluence B reduce, lower C decline, downward, recession D quality, characteristic

17. What does 'opulence' signify according to the content?

A start, begin B wealth, affluence, richness C decline, downward D release, set free

18. What does 'tangible' mean according to the content?

A invisible, hidden, obscure B imaginary, fictional, unreal C visible, obvious, apparent, clear D abstract, theoretical, conceptual

19. What is the meaning of 'accumulate' in the given context?

A lose, forfeit, relinquish B gather, collect C scatter, disperse, distribute D ignore, dismiss, overlook

20. What does 'cheapen' mean in the given context?

A reduce, lower, lower in price B maintain, keep, hold C increase, raise, elevate D enhance, improve, upgrade

21. What is the meaning of 'launch' as described in the content?

A introduce, start, begin B pause, halt, stop C delay, postpone, defer D end, finish, conclude

22. How is 'abandon' defined in the content?

A keep, retain, hold B leave, give up C start, begin, commence D improve, enhance, upgrade

23. What does 'recession' mean according to the content?

A innovation, development, progress B stability, balance, equilibrium C downturn, decline, collapse D growth, expansion, boom

24. What is the definition of 'renewal' in the given context?

A decline, deterioration, decay B reform C destruction, demolition, ruin D stagnation, inactivity, dormancy

25. How is 'redeem' defined in the content?

A destroy, ruin, spoil B retain, keep, hold C ignore, neglect, disregard D exchange, convert

Study Notes

Vocabulary and Branding Concepts

This document consolidates key vocabulary definitions, synonyms, and branding terminology to enhance communication skills and understanding of market strategies. Familiarity with these concepts is essential for effective engagement in various contexts, including business and personal development.

Vocabulary Definitions

  • Retain: To keep or maintain something, emphasizing preservation.
  • Attribute: A quality or characteristic of something, useful for describing features.
  • Unleash: To release or set free, often in contexts of potential or creativity.
  • Downturn: A decline or recession, commonly used in economic discussions.
  • Opulence: Wealth and richness, associated with luxury.

Synonyms and Contextual Usage

  • Initiate/Launch: Both mean to start something, relevant in project management.
  • Eager: Describes enthusiasm or excitement for an activity.
  • Insight: A deep understanding crucial for effective learning and decision-making.
  • Vibrant: Lively and colorful, often used to characterize dynamic environments.
  • Conventional: Refers to traditional norms, contrasting with innovative ideas.

Branding Terminology

  • Sub-brand: A secondary brand under a main brand, allowing for targeted marketing and product differentiation.
  • Retailer: An individual or business selling goods directly to consumers, vital for product distribution.

Key Economic Terms

  • Recession: A period of economic decline marked by reduced spending and increased unemployment.
  • Renewal: The process of revitalizing something in response to challenges.

Key Takeaways

  1. Understanding vocabulary enhances communication skills and comprehension across various contexts.
  2. Familiarity with branding concepts, such as sub-brands and retailers, is crucial for effective marketing strategies.
  3. Economic awareness, including terms like recession and renewal, is essential for navigating business challenges and opportunities.