20.05.2025 Flashcards
(16 cards)
(verb) to formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution
“The law was … after years of debate.”
Abolished
“The law was abolished after years of debate.”
(verb) to treat someone with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly
“The child was … by his caregivers.”
Abuse
“The child was abused by his caregivers.”
(noun) the employment of children in work that deprives them of their childhood, potential, and dignity.
“Many organizations are working to eliminate … in developing countries.”
Child labour
“Many organizations are working to eliminate child labour in developing countries.”
(noun) a voucher entitling the holder to a discount or a free item.
“She used a … to get 20% off her grocery bill.”
Coupons
“She used a coupon to get 20% off her grocery bill.”
(noun) a persuasive technique that targets the audience’s emotions to elicit a response or motivate action.
“The charity’s advertisement used … to encourage donations by showcasing the struggles of families in need.”
Emotional appeal
“The charity’s advertisement used emotional appeal to encourage donations by showcasing the struggles of families in need.”
(noun) a type of market where secondhand goods are sold, often by various vendors.
“We found some vintage clothes at the local ….”
Flea market
“We found some vintage clothes at the local flea market.”
(noun) a marketing strategy that uses unconventional methods to promote a product or brand, often on a low budget.
“The company used … tactics to create buzz around their new product launch.”
Guerrilla marketing
“The company used guerrilla marketing tactics to create buzz around their new product launch.”
(noun) a metal rod mounted on a structure to protect it from lightning strikes by directing the electrical discharge to the ground.
“The old barn was equipped with a … to prevent fire damage during thunderstorms.”
Lightning Rod
“The old barn was equipped with a lightning rod to prevent fire damage during thunderstorms.”
(noun) an official appointed to investigate citizens’ complaints against public authorities or institutions.
“The … handled the complaints regarding the local council’s decisions.”
Ombudsman
“The ombudsman handled the complaints regarding the local council’s decisions.”
(noun) the act of shopping to improve one’s mood or emotional state
“After a stressful week, she indulged in some … by buying new clothes.”
Retail therapy
“After a stressful week, she indulged in some retail therapy by buying new clothes.”
(verb phrase) to discover something by chance or unexpectedly
“I … a hidden cafe while exploring the city.”
Stumble upon
“I stumbled upon a hidden cafe while exploring the city.”
(noun) the act of watching someone or something carefully, often to prevent or detect a crime.
“The police kept the suspect under constant ….”
Surveillance
“The police kept the suspect under constant surveillance.”
(noun) a factory or workshop where workers are employed under poor conditions for low wages
“Many clothing brands have been criticized for using … to produce their garments.”
Sweatshop
“Many clothing brands have been criticized for using sweatshops to produce their garments.”
(noun) a situation in which there is not enough of something
“There was a … of water during the drought.”
Shortage
“There was a shortage of water during the drought.”
(noun) the ability to exist or work together without conflict
“The software’s … with various operating systems is impressive.”
Compatibility
“The software’s compatibility with various operating systems is impressive.”
(verb) to spend a lot of money on something extravagant or enjoyable
“They decided to … on a luxury vacation.”
Splash out
“They decided to splash out on a luxury vacation.”
