Active vocabulary | Unit 2

Question 1

wealthy

Answer 1

having a lot of money
= rich, affluent, prosperous, well-off

≠ poor, needy

= [LV: turīgs, bagāts]
≠ [LV: nabadzīgs, trūcīgs]

Question 2

distinction between
(fashion and luxury)

Answer 2

a difference between two similar things

[LV: atšķirība starp (modi un greznību)]

Question 3

growth
growth potential

Answer 3

an increase in size
= expansion, rise, increase

≠ decline, decrease, recession

= [LV: izaugsme, paplašināšanās, pieaugums]
≠ [LV: lejupslīde, kritums]

Question 4

heritage
cultural heritage
an American of Persian heritage

Answer 4

1) features belonging to the culture of a particular society, such as traditions, languages, or buildings, that were created in the past and still have historical importance;
2) a person’s racial, ethnic, religious, or cultural background

[LV: mantojums; izcelsme, saknes]
[LV: kultūras mantojums]
[LV: persiešu izcelsmes amerikānis(iete)]

Question 5

inherit
(smth from someone)

Answer 5

1) receive money, a house, etc. from someone after they have died;
2) be born with the same physical or mental characteristics as one of your parents or grandparents

[LV: (pār)mantot]

Question 6

remain

Answer 6

1) stay in the same place or in the same condition;
2) continue to exist when other parts or other things no longer exist
= stay, continue, last

≠ leave, abandon

= [LV: palikt, turpināties, ilgt]
≠ [LV: atstāt, pamest]

Question 7

maintain traditions
maintain vision
maintain competitive advantage

Answer 7

keep, preserve, sustain, retain

[LV: uzturēt tradīcijas]
[LV: saglabāt vīziju]
[LV: saglabāt konkurences priekšrocību]

Question 8

admire

Answer 8

find someone or something attractive and pleasant to look at; respect and approve of someone or their behaviour
= adore, appreciate, respect

≠ dislike, disapprove, despise

= [LV: apbrīnot]
≠ [LV: nepatikt, neatzīt par labu, nicināt]

Question 9

dilute (the brand)

Answer 9

reduce the strength of a feeling, action, etc.
= weaken

≠ strengthen, enhance

= [LV: vājināt (zīmolu)]
≠ [LV: (pa)stiprināt, uzlabot]

Question 10

account for
(25% of the total revenue)

Answer 10

to form the total of something

[LV: sastādīt (25% no kopējiem ieņēmumiem)]

Question 11

lack
(the structure/time/money)

Answer 11

not have or not have enough of something that is needed or wanted

[LV: trūkst (struktūras/laika/naudas)]

Question 12

lay the groundwork

Answer 12

prepare for or start an activity or task

[LV: ielikt pamatus]