Product & Brand Management Flashcards

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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.

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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.

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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.

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sophomore

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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

77
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impeccably

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a

78
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energetic

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b