UNIT 6 SELL, SELL, SELL VOCABULARY

SELL, SELL, SELL!

VOCABULARY

vocabulary lesson 1reading

APPEAL (V)

To make someone feel interested or pleased.

I like chocolate cake but this one doesn't appeal to me.

brand (N)

The name that a company gives to a type of product that it makes.

Do you have a favourite brand of chocolate?

capture (v)

To record something well in words or pictures.

He captured the beautiful sunset on his video camera.

eye-catching (adj)

Something unusual or beautiful that gets your attention.

Her dress was bright yellow and very eye-catching!

MEMORY (N)

Something you remember from the past.

That song brings back memories of my time in kindergarten.

persuasive (adj)

Able to make people do or believe something.

I didn't want to buy anything, but the man in the shop was very persuasive.

review (N)

A written opinion.

The film has had very good reviews.

social media (n)

Websites and phone apps for sharing information.

My sister spends hours on social media every evening.

trendy (adj)

Fashionable.

Martha's new purple shoes are trendy.

trust (v)

To believe someone or something is good, honest and will do what they say.

Trust us to get you there.

vocabulary lesson 4language in use

GRAPHICS (N)

Design and pictures, especially on computers.

The graphics on my new computer game are so realistics.

impressive (N)

Better than expected.

My brother got 98% in the class test. Wow that's impressive!

MULTI-PLAYER(adj)

For more than one player (in a computer or video game).

This game is a multi-player game so we can all play at the same time.

REALISTIC (adj)

Like the real thing.

This videogame is so realistic, it seems like we are really there.

vocabulary lesson 5listening

DEPEND ON (V)

To be uncertain because of another possibility.

How many will we sell? It depends on which advert we use.

effective (adj)

Working well.

The medicine was very effective. I feel so much better now.

highlight (adj)

To draw special attention to something.

The teacher highlighted mistakes in my homework with red pen.

layout (adj)

The way something is arranged.

In a book, good page layout makes it easier to read.

stand out (adj)

To be very noticeable.

The yellow umbrella really stands out on that black background.

well-designed (adj)

Designed to look attractive or be good to use.

My trainers are so well-designed. They are comfortable and look great.

vocabulary lesson 7

award-winning (adj)

Having won a prize.

She is a famous author who has written an award-winning book.

entertaining (adj)

Amusing and enjoyable, providing entertainment.

Did you enjoy the play? Yes, it was very entertaining!

submarine (n)

A kind of transport that travels under the sea.

We went down in a submarine to see the sharks.