Choose the synonym, according to the chapter
manufactured (The recent decline in manufactured goods exports is a cause for concern)
a. mass produced
b. make
c. construct
d. unfinished
e. incomplete
mass produced
Introduce (a new product or publication) to the public for the first time
a. put into orbit
b. launch
c. fire
d. throw
e. float
launch(ed)
features
Ex: The car has some interesting new design features.
After hours of working, Audrey finally steped back and admires the assembled bookscase.
After hours of working, Audrey finally stepped back and admired the assembled bookcase.
The new software is _____ by a local company.
Many _____ countries have robust social safety nets.
The new software is developed by a local company.
Many developed countries have robust social safety nets.
match (We need to match our pricing strategies to our competitors)
a. contest
b. equal
c. fight
d. touch
d. clash
equal
A method of selling goods to customers through catalogs, advertising, online or other remote methods
a. disarrangement
b. mail advertising
c. mail order
d. teleordering
e. unorderedness
mail order
wholesale
Ex: The company's strategy is to focus on wholesale sales to large retailers, allowing them to maintain a high volume and discounted pricing
The retailer offered a increase on all clothing items during the summer sale
The retailer offered a discount on all clothing items during the summer sale
_____ costs can vary depending on the weight and size of the package
The international _____ industry plays a vital role in global trade
Shipping costs can vary depending on the weight and size of the package
The international shipping industry plays a vital role in global trade
make (What make of car do you drive?)
a. manufacture
b. construct
c. brand
d. assemble
e. oblige
brand
A formal, written agreement that details the terms of a manufacturer's promise to repair or replace a defective product or service
a. promise
b. guarantee
c. disagreement
d. warranty
e. uncertainty
warranty
receipt
Ex: Please keep your receipts for all business expenses to be eligible for reimbursement
I hoped Max is sure about his guarantees that the package will arrive by Saturday.
I hope Max is sure about his guarantee that the package will arrive by Saturday.
They will _____ your money if you are not satisfied with your purchase
The store offered a full _____ as an apology.
They will refund your money if you are not satisfied with your purchase
The store offered a full refund as an apology
courtesy (He was treated with courtesy and hospitality)
a. rudeness
b. discourtesy
c. disdain
d. politeness
e. cruelty
politeness
A place in a large office or business where all the telephone calls are connected
a. cellphone
b. operator
c. heart
d. headquarters
e. switchboard
switchboard
I’m calling from
Ex: “Hello. My name is Brian, and I'm calling from XYZ Unlimited.
I will call you back at Mondays at 2 PM
I will call you back on Monday at 2 PM
Mrs. Hodge, _______ you privately for a moment
Good morning, _______ Mrs. Melford, Please?
Mrs. Hodge, may I speak to you privately for a moment?
Good morning, may I speak to Mrs. Melford, Please?
attachment (You will find the requested balance sheet statement as an attachment)
a. loyalty
b. devotion
c. closeness
d. detachment
e. adjunct
adjunct
to send a copy of an email to another recipient
a. forward
b. advance
c. check
d. foster
e. stop
forward
reply
Ex: I'll reply to your email with my thoughts on the project later today
She kept an detailed records of their correspondence, saving every letter and email.
She kept a detailed record of their correspondence, saving every letter and email.
The website requires you to enter a valid _____ to create an account
As you can see, Bob uses his first name only in his _____: bob@yahoo.bh
The website requires you to enter a valid email address to create an account
As you can see, Bob uses his first name only in his email address: bob@yahoo.bh