Chapter 5 Flashcards
(39 cards)
bundle
noun - a group of things that are sold or offered as a set
dodgy
dishonest, criminal or not reliable - informal
double-edge sword
noun - a situation or decision that has both positive and negative aspects
endorse
if someone famous endorses a product, they say in advertisements that they like it
gripe
informal - a complaint about something that annoying but not very important
inclined to believe
phrase having an opinion but not completely sure about it
lobby
to try to influence people in authority on a particular subject
on the house
phrase - given to you free in a restaurant, hotel, pub or club
stack up
informal - to appear good,bad, etc. when compared with someone or sth else: teachers will know how they stack up against national standards
suck
very informal - to be very bad, very annoying, only in present tense.
thrive
to become very successful, happy, healthy
vertical market
a business arket focused on a particular industry sector or niche
coupon
a piece of paper that allows you to buy something at a reduced price
razor
a small tool used for shaving
spare
are object is one that you keep in addition to other similar objects in case you need it
stealth
a quiet and secret way of behaving so that no one sees you or hears you
subliminal
adjective - in subliminal influence in one that may affect you even though you do not notice or think about it
timeshare
a flat or house that you buy with other people so that you can each use it for a particular amount of time every year
Cold calling
unexpected telephone calls or visits by someone trying to sell something
luncheon voucher
a piece of paper given by an employer that can be used for buying lunch in some restaurants and shops
on the clock
informal - used for saying how many miles a vehicle’s speedometer shows
tax-deductible
adjective - able to be taken away from the total amount of money on which you pay tax
com
compromise
a way of solving a problem or ending an argument in which both people or groups accept thatthey cannot have everything they want