| Term | Definition |
|---|
| to upgrade | to improve something and make it more modern |
| retail therapy | the act of buying things that you do not need when you are unhappy because you think it will make you feel better |
| greed | a strong desire for more food, money, power, possessions etc than you need |
| outdated | it is no longer considered useful or effective, because something more modern exists |
| go to any lengths | to try very hard or to do whatever is necessary to achieve something that is important to you |
| hoodwink | to trick someone in a clever way so that you can get an advantage for yourself |
| invoke | to make a particular idea, image, or feeling appear in people's minds by describing an event or situation, or by talking about a person |
| trigger | make something happen very quickly, especially a series of events |
| keep abreast of | to make sure that you know all the most recent facts or information about a particular subject or situation |
| at one's disposal | available for someone to use |
| bewildering | confusing, especially because there are too many choices or things happening at the same time |
| compulsive | a behaviour that is very difficult to stop or control |
| create demand | make people need or desire particular goods and services |
| devastating | badly damaging or destroying something; very effective |
| durable goods | large things such as cars, televisions, and furniture, that you do not buy often |
| excessive | much more than is reasonable or necessary |
| profitable | producing a profit or a useful result |
| refund | an amount of money that is given back to you if you are not satisfied with the goods or services that you have paid for |
| run errands | paying the bills, going to the post office, doing grocery shopping & other mundaine activities, go on a short journey in order to do something for someone, for example delivering or collecting something for them |
| receipt | a piece of paper that you are given which shows that you have paid for something |
| attractive | pleasant to look at |
| dull | boring; not interesting or exciting |
| offensive | very rude or insulting and likely to upset people |
| ridiculous | very silly or unreasonable |
| tasteless | made, decorated, or chosen with bad taste; slightly offensive |
| weird | very strange and unusual, and difficult to understand or explain |
| bargain | something you buy cheaply or for less than its usual price |
| distinctive | having a special quality, character, or appearance that is different and easy to recognize |
| durable | staying in good condition for a long time, even if used a lot |
| guarantee | to make a formal written promise to repair or replace a product if it breaks within a specific period of time |
| reliable | can be trusted or depended on |
| waterproof | not allowing water to enter |
| a piece of cake | extremely easy |
| a breath of fresh air | new and original |
| give sb a warm welcome | be friendly and helpful |
| capture the moment | create a memory |
| out-of-this-world experience | absolutely amazing |
| sit back | relax |
| shop around | compare products and prices |
| be taken in | convinced or deceived |
| throw away | get rid of |
| try on | see if it fits |
| read through | study |
| take back | return |
| go up to | approach |
| start off by | begin |
| ring up | phone |
| help out with | give advice about |
| have the edge over all other models | are better than |
| our offer is not to be sniffed at | too good to ignore |
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