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WORD LIST LEVEL 1

Unit 7  Designed to please

WORDS AND PHRASES
Word / Phrase Part of Speech Phonetic Spelling Definition Sample Sentence
3D printing noun [non-count] /ˌθriˈdi ˈprɪntɪŋ/ the process of printing 3D printing is revolutionizing
products that have height, the way products are designed.
depth, and width, rather than
on paper
affordable adjective /əˈfɔrdəb(ə)l/ not too expensive We need to build more
affordable housing for people
with lower-paid jobs.
bring out phrasal verb /brɪŋ ˈaʊt/ to produce a new product and The clothing company is going
start to sell it to bring out a new line in the
spring.
catch on phrasal verb /kætʃ ˈɑn/ to become popular or I don’t think anybody will want
fashionable that product, so it will never
catch on.
come up with phrasal verb /kʌm ˈʌp wɪð/ to think of something such as Can you come up with a
an idea or a plan design for a new pair of shoes?
commonplace adjective /ˈkɑmənˌpleɪs/ available to be bought by a lot Smart phones are now
of people and therefore not commonplace.
unusual
customize verb /ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz/ to change the appearance of New technology allows
something so that it is exactly customers to customize things
what you want or need such as birthday cards and
gifts.
designer noun /dɪˈzaɪnər/ someone whose job is to Coco Chanel was a well-known
decide how to make things French clothes designer.
such as clothes or furniture
draw up phrasal verb /drɔ ˈʌp/ to prepare and write Big companies employ a team
something such as a document of people to draw up designs
or plan for new products.
elaborate adjective /ɪˈlæb(ə)rət/ very detailed and complicated They’d ordered some very
elaborate flower arrangements
for the wedding.
gain ground phrase /ˌɡeɪn ˈɡraʊnd/ to become more successful, The Green Party is gaining
popular or accepted ground in the run-up to the
election.
initiative noun [non-count] /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ the ability to make decisions in We value employees who show
an independent way initiative in the workplace.
innovative adjective /ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv/ new and original That’s a brilliant, innovative
idea!
intricate adjective /ˈɪntrɪkət/ very detailed in design or The pattern is quite intricate
structure and difficult to reproduce.
logo noun /ˈloʊɡoʊ/ a symbol that represents an Which company does this logo
organization or company, represent?
used for example in its
advertisements or on its
products
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Word / Phrase Part of Speech Phonetic Spelling Definition Sample Sentence

look up to phrasal verb /lʊk ˈʌp tu/ look up to someone to admire Millions of people look up to
and respect someone celebrities.
manufacture verb /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃər/ to make goods in large The company manufactures its
quantities in a factory designs in a factory.
miniature adjective /ˈmɪniətʃər/; much smaller than things of He’s built a miniature railway in
/ˈmɪnɪtʃər/ the same kind his bedroom.
personalized adjective /ˈpɜrsən(ə)lˌaɪzd/ designed for a particular Our website allows you to
person create your own personalized
gifts.
revolutionize verb /ˌrevəˈluʃ(ə)nˌaɪz/ to completely change the way Modern life has been
something is done or made revolutionized by the internet.
take off phrasal verb /teɪk ˈɔf/ to become successful or When a celebrity’s career takes
popular very fast off, they often produce a line
of clothes.
template noun /ˈtemplət/ an object made of plastic, You can use a digital template
metal, or paper that is used as to create a full-scale model of
a model for making something your design.
similar
top quality adjective /ˈtɑpˌkwɑləti / of the best type available We stayed in a top quality,
luxury hotel in the center of
Vancouver.
unique adjective /juˈnik/ not the same as anything or Create a unique, personalized
anyone else gift using the latest
technology.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Expression
I wanted to suggest …
I was hoping you might be able to …
I was thinking you might …
I was wondering if you could …
Topic / Category
Polite requests/suggestions
Polite requests/suggestions
Polite requests/suggestions
Polite requests/suggestions
Sample Sentence
I wanted to suggest looking through
some magazines together. We might
find some good ideas.
I was hoping you might be able to help
me with this work.
I was thinking you might use a bright
color. It would really liven up the room.
I was wondering if you could come up
with some ideas for this room. I really
don’t know what to do.

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