Unit 49: Advertising Flashcards

1
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leave other sth standing

A

are much better than other sth

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put/leave sth in the shade

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make other seem insignificant

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3
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slash

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dramatically reduce

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4
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bargains galore!

A

a huge number of products on sale at ridiculously low price

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5
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sumptuous

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(of food and furnishings) very expensive and looking very impressive

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opulent

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(of lifestyles) made or decorated using expensive materials

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7
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ergonomically

A

designed by studying people and their working or living conditions, especially in order to improve effectiveness

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8
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proven

A

shown by research

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9
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state-of-the-art

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use the very latest technology

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10
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be guaranteed to turn heads

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be noticed

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11
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tantalisingly

(adj): tantalising, (v): tantalise

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temptingly

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12
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radiant skin

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attractive and good-looking skin

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13
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sky-writing

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words written in the sky using smoke from a plane

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14
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plug

She came on the show to plug her latest album.

A

advertise

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