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AH5 U4
Aim High 5 Unit 4 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| awkward | lacking dexterity or skill, lacking ease or grace, lacking social grace and assurance, causing embarrassment |
| to set aside | to discard, to dismiss, to reserve for a purpose |
| to set aside differences | to forget or disregard arguments because something else is more important |
| to market | to promote and advertise |
| to argue | to disagree or fight by using angry words, to give reasons for or against something |
| preferences | personal favourites or choices |
| unprecedented | not done or experienced before |
| to leave out | to not include someone or something |
| left out | not one of a group, excluded |
| to target | to aim at, to direct at |
| disposable income | money available to spend freely on whatever you want |
| earning power | the ability to make money |
| well off | rich, or having enough money to live well |
| endorsement | an occasion when someone famous says in an advertisement that they like a product |
| persistent | something continual or constant |
| to have a say | to have a right or power to influence or make a decision about something |
| potential | The inherent ability or capacity for growth, development, or future success, the possibility of something being developed or used |
| bandwagon | A cause or party that attracts increasing numbers of adherents (informal) |
| a slogan | a short, memorable phrase used to promote something |
| a jingle | a short, memorable tune used to promote something |
| product placement | using brand-name products in TV shows or films |
| hype | exxagerated publicity to excite people about a product |
| a logo | a sign or symbol of a company or product |
| a billboard | a large display board for advertising |
| to corner the market | to be dominant in an area of market |
| to drum up business | to try hard to generate product interest and sales |
| to think outside of the box | to find new, innovative ideas not used previously |
| not up to scratch | not as good as it should be |
| in the pipeline | being developed |
| to put something on the line | to risk something |
| must-have items | things that you believe you have to own |
| a shopping list | a note of the essential things you want to buy |
| terrific deals | exceptional bargains |
| a good buy | an item that is good value for money |
| cheap offers | promotions of goods at greatly reduced prices |
| shopping spree | buying a lot of things, often too much, in a short period of time |
| wasteful with money | wpending without care |
| price tag | the label of a product that indicates how much it costs |