21 Flashcards

1
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spark

A

give rise to

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bulk

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the greater part of something

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3
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craze

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an enthusiasm for a particular activity or object

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4
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e-commerce

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trade

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5
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turned down

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reject something offered or proposed.

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6
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takeover

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an act of assuming control of something

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7
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stock market flotation

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the sale of shares in a company for the first time

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8
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sparked a flurry of

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set off a large number of something

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9
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money-off

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used to describe an agreement between a business and customer in which the customer can buy something for less than the usual price

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10
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take a cut

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To struggle intensely against someone or something

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11
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firms

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a business concern

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12
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trio

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triple

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13
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wobbly

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tending to move unsteadily

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14
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reluctant

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unwilling and hesitant

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15
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splash out

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spend money freely.

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16
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capitalize on

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to get an advantage from

17
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buying into

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to buy shares in a company

18
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inventory

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goods and merchandise

19
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salesforce

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The division of a business that’s responsible for selling products or services.

20
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procure

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obtain (something), especially with care or effort

21
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acquisitions

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the action of buying another company