Unit 4 - Vocabulary on Clothing and Shopping

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Which term refers to an act of explicating a narrative to convey a message?

  • Defending
  • Sensationalising
  • Narration (correct)
  • Excluding

What does the expression 'burn a hole in my pocket' imply?

  • To feel the urgency to spend money (correct)
  • To save money carefully
  • To make a large investment
  • To lose track of expenses

What is the main idea conveyed by the term 'justification'?

  • A reason or explanation for an action (correct)
  • The act of possession
  • A critical analysis of arguments
  • The process of separating ideas

Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'to take the backseat'?

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What does it mean if someone is described as 'too big for their boots'?

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Which term refers to the state of being able to afford something?

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What is a common term for buying items impulsively, often during sales or emergencies?

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Which word would best describe clothing that is intended for both informal and formal settings?

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What does the term 'fashion statement' imply?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ethical fashion?

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Which term refers to a style of fabric pattern that is designed with distinct squares or checked patterns?

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Which word describes a person or entity that promotes or sells products?

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What is a feature of tailored clothing?

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Flashcards

Affordable

Something that is affordable can be bought with a reasonable amount of money.

Benefit (noun)

A positive advantage or good result.

Consume (verb)

To eat, drink, or use something up.

Shopping - 'price tag'

A small label showing the price of an item.

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Shopping - 'account'

An arrangement for payment for goods or services

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Fashion statement

A way of expressing personal style through clothing choices

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Casual/Formal (clothing)

Describes if clothing is appropriate for relaxed or formal events respectively.

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Create (verb)

To bring something new into existence

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Critical

Expressing or involving an analysis of the merits and demerits of something

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Possession

The state of owning something.

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Hesitate

To pause or be slow to act because of doubt or fear

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End up

To arrive at a particular place or situation as a result of a series of events

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Turn out

To happen or develop in a particular way, end up as a result

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Study Notes

Unit 4 - Vocabulary

  • Clothing: Includes words like catwalk, cautious, charismatic, combine, compliment, constant, cope, craft, crucial, conscience, fame, fashion, statement, force, meet-up, mend, reflection, reviewer, uncertain, unsure, wrist, bead, cuff, bow, heel, lining, ribbon, sole, vest, buckle, hood, shoelace, zip, casual, formal, checked, fitted, loose, floaty, flowery, ragged, tailor-made, made-to-measure, waterproof

  • Shopping: Includes words like account, bid, browse, *credit/, debit, card, invoice, loyalty, card, panic, buying, price tag, process, profit, purchase, receipt, stock, refund, self-service, window-shopping

  • Adjectives & Derivatives: Showing relationships between verbs, nouns, and adjectives: afford, affordability, affordable, benefit, beneficial, consume, consumer, consumption, consumerism

Phrasal Verbs & Expressions.

  • Phrasal Verbs: Include phrases like end up, turn out, set up

  • Expressions: Include phrases like at the drop of a hat, below the belt, fit like a glove, keep your hair on, on trend, roll up my sleeves, take second place, too big for my boots. Also burn a hole in my pocket, change your mind, (my) heart sinks, one and the same, pull your socks up, take a backseat, the extent to which

General Vocabulary

  • Words related to feelings/emotions/reactions: include addicted, age-old, appalling, arguably, awe-inspiring, deny, disapprove, dramatic, head, heartbreak, occasional, opponent, secondary, spectacular, startling, suffering, sustainable, vast

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