Unit 4 - Lesson 2

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

Always the ambitious student, she dreamed of attending a top university and then establishing her own global enterprise.

a small object, often in the form of a necklace or bracelet, which is believed to bring good luck

She wore a silver charm on her bracelet for good luck.

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

He's confident about his decision to start a new business.

to learn of and confirm the facts about something through calculation or research

Scientists regularly determine the chemical composition of substances in the laboratory.

having an excessive focus on oneself and one's own interests, often at the expense of others

His egotistical behavior made it hard for anyone to work with him.

costing a lot of money, more than the necessary or affordable amount

She threw an extravagant birthday party with live music and gourmet catering.

capable of bending easily without breaking

The flexible plastic tubing is used to transport liquids in laboratories and industries.

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

She's a generous donor, always contributing to charitable causes and helping those in need.

to have a particular meaning or represent something

His silence meant that he was not interested in the conversation.

showing respect to what other people say or do even when one disagrees with them

The tolerant teacher encouraged open discussions in the classroom, fostering an environment where students felt free to express diverse viewpoints without fear of judgment.

one's ability to say funny things or be amused by jokes and other things meant to make one laugh

Emily's self-deprecating humor allows her to poke fun at herself and laugh along.

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

Her strength of character helped her overcome many challenges in life.

lack of power or ability to act effectively

They discussed their weaknesses as part of the team-building exercise.

something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills

I really need to save money to buy a new bicycle.

having a low price

He found a cheap flight deal for his vacation.

to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.

She spent a lot on gifts for her family during the holiday season.

to be able to pay the cost of something

If you save consistently, you may eventually afford a house.

to get something in exchange for paying money

I need to buy groceries for dinner tonight.

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

She paid the repairman to fix her broken dishwasher.

to compare the prices or quality of goods or services from different suppliers or stores before making a purchase

They spent the weekend shopping around for the perfect wedding venue.

to engage in business transactions or trade by buying, selling, or exchanging goods or services

They deal with local suppliers.

an instinctive motive

the act of selling something

Following the sale of her novel, she became a well-known author.

to negotiate the terms of a contract, sale, or similar arrangement for a better agreement, price, etc.

The customers decided to bargain with the vendor to get a better price for the antique furniture.

a list of items intended for purchase during a shopping trip to a store or market

She checked her shopping list to make sure she didn't forget anything.

a piece of paper or card that shows you can do or get something, like ride on a bus or attend an event

He lost his ticket and had to get a new one at the ticket counter.

the process of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things or people

The comparison between the two books showed many similarities.

a group of related data on the Internet with the same domain name published by a specific individual, organization, etc.

I bookmarked the website for future reference.

an act or opinion that is wrong

Recognizing and admitting your mistakes is the first step toward personal growth.

a written or printed document that shows the payment for a set of goods or services has been made

I couldn't read the faded print on the receipt.

an amount of money that is paid back because of returning goods to a store or one is not satisfied with the goods or services

She received a full refund after returning the defective shoes.

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

The company decided to reduce the prices of its products to attract more customers.