attract /əˈtrækt/
(v) to draw by appeal
Example: The display attracted a number of people at the convention
(v) to draw by appeal
Example: The display attracted a number of people at the convention
compare /kəmˈpeə(r)/
(v) to examine people or things to see how they are similar and how they are different
Example: Once the customer compared the two products, her choice was easy.
(v) to examine people or things to see how they are similar and how they are different
Example: Once the customer compared the two products, her choice was easy.
competition /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/
(n) a situation in which people or organizations compete with each other for something that not everyone can have
Example: In the competition for afternoon dinners, Hector's has come out on top
(n) a situation in which people or organizations compete with each other for something that not everyone can have
Example: In the competition for afternoon dinners, Hector's has come out on top
consume /kənˈsjuːm/
(v) to use something, especially fuel, engery or time
Example: The printer consumes more toner than the downstairs printer
(v) to use something, especially fuel, engery or time
Example: The printer consumes more toner than the downstairs printer
convince /kənˈvɪns/
(v) to make somebody / yourselft believe that something is true
Example: He convinced me that he was right.
(v) to make somebody / yourselft believe that something is true
Example: He convinced me that he was right.
currently /ˈkʌrəntli/
(adv) at the present time
Example: Currently, customers are demanding big discounts for bulk orders
(adv) at the present time
Example: Currently, customers are demanding big discounts for bulk orders
fad /fæd/
(n) something that people are interested in for only a short period of time.
Example: The mini dress was a fad once thought to be finished, but now it is making a comeback
(n) something that people are interested in for only a short period of time.
Example: The mini dress was a fad once thought to be finished, but now it is making a comeback
inspiration /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃn/
(n) a thing or person that arouses a feeling
Example: His work is an inspiration to the marketing department.
(n) a thing or person that arouses a feeling
Example: His work is an inspiration to the marketing department.
market /ˈmɑːkɪt/
(n) to advertise and offer a product for sale
Example: The market for brightly colored clothing was brisk last year, but it's moving sluggishly this year
(n) to advertise and offer a product for sale
Example: The market for brightly colored clothing was brisk last year, but it's moving sluggishly this year
persuasion /pəˈsweɪʒn/
(n) the power to influence, a deep conviction or belief.
Example: The seminar teaches techniques of persuasion to increase sales.
(n) the power to influence, a deep conviction or belief.
Example: The seminar teaches techniques of persuasion to increase sales.
productive /prəˈdʌktɪv/
(adj) making goods or growing crops.
Example: The unproductive sales meeting brought many staff complaints
(adj) making goods or growing crops.
Example: The unproductive sales meeting brought many staff complaints
satisfaction /ˌsætɪsˈfækʃn/
(n) the good feeling that you have when you have achieved something
Example: Your satisfaction is guaranteed or you'll get your money back.
(n) the good feeling that you have when you have achieved something
Example: Your satisfaction is guaranteed or you'll get your money back.