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article
1.
ar
ti
cle
Noun

a piece of writing about a particular subject on a website, in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication

I found an article online that explained how to improve time management skills.

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merchandise
2.
merchandise
Noun

goods offered for sale or the ones bought or sold

The store's merchandise includes clothing, accessories, and home decor items.

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coupon
3.
cou
pon
Noun

a small piece of document that is used for buying things with a lower price

He forgot to bring the coupon to the supermarket.

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voucher
4.
vou
cher
Noun

a digital code or a printed piece of paper that can be used instead of money when making a purchase or used to receive a discount

She received a gift voucher for her favorite restaurant as a birthday present.

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bargain
5.
bar
gain
Verb

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.

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retail
6.
re
tail
Noun

the activity of selling goods or products directly to consumers, typically in small quantities

The company shifted its focus from wholesale to retail to reach more customers.

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auction
7.
auc
tion
Verb

to sell goods or services by putting them up for bidding, allowing potential buyers to offer prices in a competitive process

The experienced seller auctioned valuable art pieces during a special event.

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bid
8.
bid
Verb

to offer a particular price for something, usually at an auction

He decided to bid $500 for the painting at the auction.

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counter
9.
coun
ter
Noun

a table with a narrow horizontal surface over which goods are put or people are served

The cashier stood behind the counter.

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stand
10.
stand
Verb

to be upright on one's feet

He likes to stand on the balcony to feel the breeze.

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window shopping
Noun

the activity of just looking at the goods in the windows of stores without going inside and buying something

He went window shopping at the mall before meeting his friends for dinner.

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chain store
12.
chain store
Noun

one of a series of stores that are all owned by the same company or person

The new mall includes several chain stores, such as popular clothing and electronics retailers.

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convenience store
13.
convenience store
Noun

a store that sells food, publications, alcohol, etc., often open 24 hours every day

She stopped by the convenience store to grab a snack and a bottle of water on her way to work.

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deli
14.
de
li
Noun

a store that sells cheese, cooked meat, and foreign food

She picked up a sandwich from the deli for lunch, opting for turkey and Swiss on whole wheat bread.

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grocery
15.
gro
ce
ry
Noun

a store selling food and household items

She stopped by the grocery to pick up some vegetables.

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clean
16.
clean
Adjective

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

He washed his hands to keep them clean.

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stall
17.
stall
Noun

a stand or a small table or shop with an open front where people sell their goods

He set up a small stall to sell handmade jewelry.

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outlet
18.
out
let
Noun

a place where we can plug in electric devices to connect them to the electricity

He plugged his phone charger into the outlet to charge his phone.

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stock
19.
stock
Noun

a liquid that is made by cooking meat, bones, vegetables, or fish in water, used for making gravy or soup

I strained the vegetable stock after simmering carrots and onions to achieve a clear liquid.

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transaction
20.
tran
sac
tion
Noun

the general process of purchasing or selling something

The transaction of his public duties requires careful planning and execution.

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barcode
21.
bar
code
Noun

a row of black and white lines printed on a product that contain information such as its price, readable only by a computer

The cashier scanned the barcode on each item to ring up the customer's purchases.

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credit card
22.
credit card
Noun

a plastic card, usually given to us by a bank, that we use to pay for goods and services

He applied for a new credit card with a lower interest rate.

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debit card
23.
debit card
Noun

a small plastic card we use to pay for what we buy with the money taken directly from our bank account

He uses his debit card to pay his monthly bills.

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price tag
24.
price tag
Noun

a label on an item that shows how much it costs

She glanced at the price tag and was surprised by how expensive the dress was.

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store card
Noun

a card that can be used to pay for items one buys in a particular store

She used her store card to buy groceries and earned loyalty points.

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cart
26.
cart
Noun

a vehicle with two or four wheels that we use to carry heavy objects while shopping

He added several items to his online shopping cart.

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checkout
27.
check
out
Noun

a place in a supermarket where people pay for the goods they buy

At the checkout, the cashier scanned each item with precision, ensuring an accurate total.

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sell out
28.
sell out
Verb

to betray one's principles or values for personal gain or convenience

Some musicians resist the temptation to sell out and remain true to their music.

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refund
29.
re
fund
Noun

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.

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on sale
30.
on sale
Phrase

available for purchase at a reduced price

The electronics store is having a clearance, and many items are on sale for half their regular price.

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rack
31.
rack
Noun

a structure or frame designed to hold or store objects

He placed the books on the rack in the study.

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register
32.
re
gis
ter
Verb

to enter one's name in a list of an institute, school, etc.

She decided to register for the online course to improve her skills.

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aisle
33.
aisle
Noun

a narrow passage in a theater, train, aircraft, etc. that separates rows of seats

The flight attendant walked down the aisle of the airplane, serving refreshments to the passengers seated on either side.

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consumer
34.
con
su
mer
Noun

someone who buys and uses services or goods

As a consumer, she prefers products that are eco-friendly and sustainable.

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consumerism
35.
con
su
me
ri
sm
Noun

a social or political movement promoting the protection and rights of buyers of goods and services

The organization supports consumerism by lobbying for product safety laws.

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