Meet the Billionaire Who Stung Apple in China Last Year

Question 1

Reclusive

Answer 1

adjective

Someone who does not often leave their house and avoids talking to other people

_{Many authors prefer to live a reclusive lifestyle.}

_{There are many reclusive millionaires in Tokyo.}

Question 2

Back in the day

Answer 2

phrase

In the past / some time ago

_{Back in the day people used to wear hats all the time.}

_{I remember, back in the day, the city was much cleaner than today.}

Question 3

Arguably

Answer 3

adverb

Something one believes is true

_{This is arguably the most overrated song in history.}

_{She is arguably the most successful entrepreneur in her field.}

Question 4

Corner the market

Answer 4

verbal phrase

To be more successful than any other company / product in a market

_{We were able to corner the market with our latest app.}

_{Apple cornered the market with both the iPhone and the iPod.}

Question 5

Savvy

Answer 5

adjective

Practical knowledge & good judgment

_{Their success is due to their savvy new marketing director.}

_{He seems to be quite a savvy young politician.}

Question 6

Tricked-out

Answer 6

adjective

Highly decorated / equipped

_{He showed up at the party with his new tricked-out ride.}

_{Apple will release a tricked-out MacBook later this fall.}

Question 7

Specs

Answer 7

noun

Technical specifications

_{I’d like to see the specs on the new system update.}

_{I don’t think the specs on their new computer is advanced enough to attract new customers.}

Question 8

Sheer

Answer 8

adjective

Used to emphasize how great, powerful or important a quality or feeling is

_{The sheer size of their new offices is really impressive.}

_{Everything he said was sheer nonsense.}

Question 9

Harness

Answer 9

verb

To control / use something in an effective way

_{We were able to harness the diverse strengths of all our team members.}

_{Germany is trying to harness wind energy for electricity.}

Question 10

Plug one’s wares

Answer 10

verbal phrase

To sell one’s products

_{They are now plugging their wares at most department stores.}

_{We will be plugging most of our wares on Amazon from now on.}

Question 11

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