AP04-EV04

20 Reading comprehension workshop terms

SUPPLY AND DEMAND EVIDENCE

APPEARANCE
NOUN
the way that someone or something looks.
Example: In addition to overall shape and size, characteristic features include: Shape of the aperture Depth of the suture Tightness of the spiral at the apex Presence of ridges, furrows or hair pits Colour Shiny APPEARANCE In some cases, comparison with the study collection was necessary to confirm the identification. For example, in the analysis of molluscs from sample depth 53-65 cm, the similarity in APPEARANCE of Carychium tridentatum and C. minimum necessitated the comparison of shells from the sample with known examples of both species from the reference collection.
es: APARIENCIA
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BOOST
VERB
a source of help or encouragement leading to increase or improvement.
Example: In response to the 1997 Asian financial crises, Thai prime-minister Thaksin tried to BOOST domestic consumption by increasing government-spending as loans to villagers.
es: AUMENTAR
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:San_Holo_percentage_boost_logo.png
BOUGHT
VERB
obtain in exchange for payment.
Example: They can be BOUGHT cheaply and therefore many farmers buy in bulk to keep costs down.
es: COMPRADO
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Canon_Palmtronic_LC-8M_bought_1978.jpg
BRAND
NOUN
a type of product manufactured by a particular company under a particular name.
Example: Change tatics: Vandevelde planned to revitalise the domestic BRAND and them go overseas with an extensive expansion programme as to change M&S to become a multi-format retailer.
es: MARCA
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wappen_Brand-Erbisdorf.png
CHOSEN
ADJETIVE
having been selected as the best or most appropriate.
Example: Once a target market has been established and their needs identified a site must be CHOSEN and built to meet these demands.
es: ELEGIDO
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Naturist-symbol_square_2000.png
DESIGNER
NOUN
a person who plans the form, look, or workings of something before its being made or built, typically by drawing it in detail.
Example: he's one of the world's leading car designers
es: DISEÑADOR
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Designer_Previews_Logo.jpg
FEATURE
NOUN
a distinctive attribute or aspect of something.
Example: safety features like dual air bags
es: CARACTERÍSTICA
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:VaticanMuseumStaircase.jpg
FRESHEN
VERB
make (something) newer, cleaner, or more attractive
Example: it will be necessary for us to bring up this case to refresh the memory of some and enlighten others
es: REFRESCAR
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Freshen_Up_Hydration_Logo_2021_PNG.png
INCREASE
VERB
become or make greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree
Example: car use is increasing at an alarming rate
es: AUMENTO
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Increase_in_Publications_in_gscm.png
INEXPENSIVE
NOUN
That has a low price or costs little money.
Example: local radio is technologically simple and cheap
es: BARATO
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Homemade_Inexpensive_Lightbox.jpg
JEWELLERY
NOUN
personal ornaments, such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets, that are typically made from or contain jewels and precious metal.
Example: This allows other forms of wealth to escape taxation as revealed by Harvey in 2000 (p389). 'concentrating on a single form of wealth, -property- allows other types, such as works of art, JEWELLERY and antiques, to escape tax.'
es: JOYERÍA
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jewellery_(6379008125).jpg
JUDGE
NOUN
a public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law
Example: the judge has decreed unconditional imprisonment for the detainees
es: JUEZ
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Prodigal_Judge_(1922)_-_1.jpg
LUXURIOUS
ADJECTIVE
extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, especially in a way that involves great expense
Example: the bedrooms have luxurious marble bathrooms
es: LUJOSO
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mall_in_Jakarta.JPG
MEETS
VERB
Fill a need or grant someone a wish.
Example: I have never been satisfied with my job
es: Satisface
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Princess_Anne_meets_NZ_High_Commissioner_1982.jpg
OVERALL
ADJECTIVE
taking everything into account.
Example: the overall effect is impressive
es: GENERAL
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dupnitsa_overall_view_of_Jewish_cemetery.jpg
PACKAGING
NOUN
materials used to wrap or protect goods.
Example: all the ingredients and packaging are biodegradable
es: PACKAGING
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Metal_Packaging_Market.png
PRICE
NOUN
the amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.
Example: land could be sold for a high price
es: PRECIO
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Basic_price_ceiling_ml.svg
SIZE
NOUN
the relative extent of something; a thing's overall dimensions or magnitude; how big something is.
Example: the schools varied in size
es: TALLA
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Star-sizes.jpg
STALLS
NOUN
a stand, booth, or compartment for the sale of goods in a market or large covered area.
Example: fruit and vegetable stalls
es: ESTABLOS
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Various_stalls_at_NAIDOC,_Redfern_Park_Redfern,_2005.tif
TARGET
NOUN
a person, object, or place selected as the aim of an attack.
Example: the airport terminal was the target of a bomb
es: OBJETIVO
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Target_prediction_process.pdf