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Life Intermediate Unit 9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cosmetics | things like lipstick and powder that people put on their faces to look more attractive |
| toiletries | things you use for washing yourself, such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc |
| amount | a particular quantity of something |
| distribute | to send goods to different places where they will be sold |
| package | to put something in a container or wrap it for sale |
| ship | to send goods over a long distance |
| stuff | refers to things in a general way without mentioning them by name |
| track | to find out where an item is during its journey to the delivery point |
| afford | to have enough money to pay for something |
| budget | the amount of money available to spend on something |
| change | money in the form of coins |
| checkout | the place in a shop where you pay for your purchases |
| deal | a lower than usual price for something |
| goods | things that are made to be sold in shops |
| purchase | something that has been bought |
| receipt | a piece of paper or email that proves you have paid for something |
| cart | a vehicle used for transporting goods |
| chest | a container in the shape of a very large box |
| copper | a reddish-brown metal |
| date | a small, sweet, sticky brown fruit with a stone in the middle |
| fig | a soft, sweet fruit with tiny seeds inside |
| merchant | someone who buys and sells goods |
| olive | a small green or black fruit with a stone in the middle |
| slogan | a short phrase with an advertising or political message |
| sword | a weapon with a long metal blade |
| model | a particular type of item that a company makes |
| available | something that can be had or used straight away |
| courteous | very polite and treats people with respect |
| delivery | the act of taking things to a place |
| exchange | to give something back to a shop and get something else in return |
| return | to take something back to a shop where it was bought |
| stock | the amount of goods a shop or company has available |
| tag | a piece of paper or plastic that gives information about something |
| till | a box with a drawer where shops keep their money |
| cheat | to do something dishonest or illegal to get an advantage |
| fixed | something that stays the same and cannot be changed |
| kaftan | a long piece of clothing like a coat worn in some Asian countries |
| pressure | to forcefully persuade someone to do something |
| vendor | someone who is trying to sell something |