Product & Brand Management

Question 1

Cannibalization (n)

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the reduction of the sales of a company’s own products as a consequence of its introduction of another similar product.

Question 2

cognition (n) cognitive (adj)

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the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses. perception, discernment, awareness, apprehension, learning, understanding, comprehension, enlightenment, insight, intelligence, reason, reasoning, thinking

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cognizant (adj)

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having the knowledge or being aware of. aware, conscious, apprised, abreast Eg: statesmen must be cognizant of the political boundaries within which they work

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consensus (n)

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a consensus view General Agreement. Antonyms: disagreement, minority view

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diminish

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decrease, decline, reduce, lessen, shrink, contract, grow smaller, fall off, drop off, slacken off make (someone or something) seem less impressive or valuable - make or become less.

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distraction

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interruption - xao nhãng - (antonym: concentration)

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extemporaneous

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spoken or done without preparation. ứng khẩu, tuỳ ứng

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Freshman

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first year, or frosh, is a person in the first year at an educational institution

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inhibit

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Eg: cold inhibits plant growth hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process), discourage, constrain

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junior

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a student in their third year of study

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ladyboy

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a transvestite

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motto

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a short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals guiding an individual, family, or institution.

Question 13

Purse

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/pərs/ wallet, pouch

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Senior

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student in the fourth year of study Super Senior- The term super senior is used in the United States to refer to a fifth-year student who has not completed the graduation requirements by the end of the fourth year, and thus is required to stay an additional year to complete said requirements.

Question 15

sophomore

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a student in the second year of study at high school or college

Question 16

trajectory

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Route, Path (quỹ đạo) 1. the path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces. “the missile’s trajectory was preset” synonyms: course, route, path, track, line, orbit, flight, flight path, ambit, direction, bearing, orientation, way, tack, approach “aerodynamic forces change the trajectory of the ball” 2. GEOMETRY a curve or surface cutting a family of curves or surfaces at a constant angle.

Question 17

transvestism

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the practice of dressing and acting[citation needed] in a style or manner traditionally associated with the opposite sex. In some cultures, transvestism is practiced for religious, traditional, or ceremonial reasons. The term is rarely applied to women

Question 18

vitality

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the state of being strong and active; energy. Synonyms: liveliness, life, energy, animation, spirit Eg: Changes that will give renewed vitality to our democracy

Question 19

fierce

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having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness. “the tiger is the largest member of the cat family and a fierce predator” synonyms: ferocious, savage, vicious; More antonyms: gentle, tame, mild

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mentality (n) /menˈtalədē/

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way of thinking intelligence

Question 21

retaliate (v) /rəˈtalēˌāt/

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respond fight back, strike back repay (an injury or insult) in kind

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outrageous (adj) /outˈrājəs/

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shocking, disgraceful very bold, eye-catching, startling

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notion (n) /ˈnōSH(ə)n/

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idea, belief, concept, conception impulse, whim, desire, wish

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absurd (adj) /əbˈsərd,əbˈzərd/

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wildly unreasonable, illogical, inappropriate preposterous, ridiculous, ludicrous, farcical

Question 25

stagnant (adj) /ˈstaɡnənt/

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slow-moving, slow, sluggish, inactive

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erode (v) /əˈrōd/

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gradually wear away/destroyed

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bureaucracy (n) /byo͝oˈräkrəsē/

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red tape rules and regulations --\> civil service

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compatible (adj) /kəmˈpadəb(ə)l/

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well suited well matched consistent reconcilable

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heed (v) /hēd/

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pay attention to take notice of notice

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enrage (v) /inˈrāj,enˈrāj/

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make very angry anger inflame

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humility (n) /(h)yo͞oˈmilədē/

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modesty humbleness

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curiosity /ˌkyo͝orēˈäsədē/

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a strong desire to know or learn something interest spirit of inquiry

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sacrifice /ˈsakrəˌfīs/

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offer or kill as a religious sacrifice immolate, slaughter

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roominess (n)

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capaciousness, commodiousness, spaciousness

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arrogance (n) /ˈerəɡəns/

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self-importance egotism

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ignorance (n) /ˈiɡnərəns/

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incomprehension unawareness unconsciousness

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amusement (n) /əˈmyo͞ozmənt/

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entertainment pleasure leisure relaxation

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regardless of

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without regard or consideration for. "the allowance is paid regardless of age or income" irrespective of without regard to without reference to disregarding

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parade

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a public procession march cavalcade promenade

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underdog (n) /ˈəndərˌdôɡ/

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a competitor thought to have little chance of winning a fight or contest. weaker party, victim, loser

Question 41

remedy (n) ˈremədē/

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a medicine or treatment for a disease or injury. treatment, cure, medicine

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surly (adj) /ˈsərlē/

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bad-tempered and unfriendly

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anecdote (n) /ˈanəkˌdōt/

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story, tale, narrative

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pander (v) (n) /ˈpandər/

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(v) indulge, gratify, satisfy, cater to (n) a pimp - a person who assists the baser urges or evil designs of others

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whim (n) /(h)wim/

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impulse, urge, notion, fancy

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tempt (v) /tem(p)t/

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persuade, convince

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crave (v) /krāv/

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feel a powerful desire for (something) long for yearn for hunger for thirst for

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intervention (n) /ˌin(t)ərˈven(t)SH(ə)n/

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the action or process of intervening involvement, intercession, interceding, interposition

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gratification (n) - gratify (v) /ˌɡradəfəˈkāSH(ə)n/

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satisfaction, fulfilment, indulgence, relief

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ruthless (adj) /ˈro͞oTHləs/

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having or showing no pity or compassion for others. "a ruthless manipulator" cruel

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subsequent (adj) /ˈsəbsəkwənt/

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following, ensuring, succeeding

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solicit (v) /səˈlisit/

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request, apply for, seek

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firsthand (adj,adv) /ˌfərstˈhand/

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direct, immediate, personal, hands-on

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fetch (v) (n) /feCH/

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(v) get, go for, summon (n) a contrivance, dodge, or trick.

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correlate (v) /ˈkôrəˌlāt/

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correspond, agree, connect

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fistfight (n) /ˈfistfīt/

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a fight with bare fists.

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anticipate (v) /anˈtisəˌpāt/

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expect, foresee, predict

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frenzied (adj) /ˈfrenzēd/

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wildly excited or uncontrolled. wild, fraught

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nuances (n,v) /ˈn(y)o͞oˌäns/

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n: shade v: give nuances to

Question 60

facilitate (v) /fəˈsiləˌtāt/

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make (an action or process) easy or easier ease, make possible, make smooth

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mitigate (v) /ˈmidəˌɡāt/

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reduce, diminish, lessen, weaken

Question 62

defective product

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an imperfection in a product that has a manufacturing or design defect, or is faulty because of inadequate instructions or warnings. A product is in a defective condition if it is unreasonably dangerous to the user or to consumer who purchases the product and causes physical harm.

Question 63

micromanage (v) /ˈmīkrōmanij/

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control every part, however small, of (an enterprise or activity). "he did not want to give the impression that he was micromanaging the war"

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sequence (n) /ˈsēkwəns/

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order, course, series, chain

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unleash (v) /ˌənˈlēSH/

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let loose, release, free

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streamline (v) (n) (adj) /ˈstrēmˌlīn/

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v: smooth, sleek, elegant, efficient, smooth-running n:

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deviation (n) /ˌdēvēˈāSH(ə)n/

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a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing. digression, departure, deflection

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ritual (n) (adj) /ˈriCH(o͞o)əl/

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ceremony observance

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expedite (v) /ˈekspəˌdīt/

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speed up accelerate hurry hasten

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miserable (adj) /ˈmiz(ə)rəb(ə)l/

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unhappy, sad, sorrowful, gloomy

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articulate adj: /ärˈtikyələt/ v: /ärˈtikyəˌlāt/

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adj: fluent, effective, communicative v: express, voice

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flaw (n,v) /flô/

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n: a mark, fault, blemish, imperfection v: weaken, invalidate (something)

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churn (n) (v) /CHərn/

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a machine or container in which butter is made by agitating milk or cream. stir, beat, whisk

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rigorously (adv) /ˈriɡ(ə)rəslē/

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in an extremely thorough and careful way

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ensemble (n) /änˈsämbəl/

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group, band, combo, orchestra, whole

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amine (n) /əˈmēn,ˈaˌmēn/

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an organic compound derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms by organic groups.

Question 77

impeccably

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a

Question 78

energetic

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b